US EditionAs Trump Doubles Down on Tariffs, His Tactics Reflect Distrust of Trade Norms
UNITED STATES, AUG 6 – Tariffs target steel, aluminum, and copper imports from over 90 countries, prompting retaliatory duties and trade disputes amid stalled negotiations with China and India, officials said.
- On July 31, 2025, President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs on imports from more than 90 countries.
- Trump imposed a 25% tariff on steel and a 10% tariff on aluminum imports, marking the start of his tariff campaign in March 2018.
- Starting Aug. 29, all non-postal shipments face full duties, with Brazil tariffs at 50%, Canada 35%, and China 30%, according to White House data.
- As a result, the agricultural sector struggled due to retaliatory tariffs from China, while steel and aluminum industries reported increased production and jobs.
- Drawing on these outcomes, the consequences of Trump's tariff dance extend beyond his presidency, influencing future diplomatic and trade negotiations.
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As Trump doubles down on tariffs, his tactics reflect distrust of trade norms
Higher tariffs go into effect today as President Trump targets persistent U.S. trade deficits. But economists say patterns of saving and investment, not tariff rates, are at the root of trade imbalances.
Washington, Aug 6 (EFE).- The “punitive” nature of the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on important partners such as Brazil and Canada, and the threats of a rise in taxes on India, reflect the new transactional course by which the president has channelled the country's foreign and trade policy, according to experts.In his second term Trump has increased his protectionist approach and used the levies – designed to “correct the defi…
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has imposed sweeping new tariffs on imports from more than 90 countries, escalating once again his administration’s trade offensive aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing and narrowing the trade deficit. The tariffs, announced late July 31, follow the expiration of an Aug. 1 deadline Trump had given global partners to strike trade deals or face higher import duties. With only eight new agreements reached ove…
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