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Trump’s sudden shifts make his policies baffling to countries trying to negotiate lower tariffs

UNITED STATES, JUL 12 – President Trump threatens 25% to 50% tariffs on multiple countries to renegotiate trade deals and reduce U.S. trade deficits, with current average U.S. tariffs at 16%, up from 2.5% earlier this year.

  • Trump threatened to impose tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% on imports from over 20 countries, including major trading partners like Brazil, Japan, and South Korea, starting August 1st.
  • Brazil's president Lula da Silva vowed to retaliate against Trump's tariffs by suspending trade agreements that harm Brazil's competitiveness.
  • Despite ongoing negotiations, Trump escalated conflicts with Canada and the EU by raising tariffs on their imports to 35% and 30% respectively, effective August 1st.
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The Globe & Mail broke the news in Canada on Friday, July 11, 2025.
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