US President Donald Trump has imposed new tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 trading partners, effective Friday. These duties replace temporary 10% global levies that expire at midnight and follow a series of legal setbacks for the administration's trade agenda, including a Supreme Court decision that struck down earlier measures.
The White House stated that the new tariffs target countries that have failed to curb imports made with forced labor or have inadequately enforced bans on such goods. The measures affect 60 countries accounting for 99% of U.S. imports, including major economies such as China, India, and the European Union. Specifically, duties on items from the European Union and Taiwan will be at least 10%, while products from Japan will be taxed at at least 12.5%.
In a separate action earlier this week, President Trump ordered new 50% tariffs on many Canadian products. The administration cited Ottawa's discriminatory treatment of American products, including alcohol and automobiles.