US EditionTrump Sends Tariff Threats to 14 Countries
UNITED STATES, JUL 8 – The tariffs aim to address trade imbalances and encourage US manufacturing, with $465 billion in imports from affected countries facing 25-40% duties, effective August 1, 2025.
- On July 9, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump sent letters to leaders of 14 countries announcing reciprocal tariffs ranging from 25% to 40% to begin August 1.
- These tariffs follow stalled trade negotiations and a 90-day pause that ended on July 9, with Trump allowing room for further negotiations before the August 1 deadline.
- The letters emphasized the need for balanced trade, warned of higher tariffs if retaliation occurs, and offered tariff adjustments if countries reduce barriers or manufacture in the U.S.
- Tariff rates include 40% on Laos and Myanmar, 36% on Thailand and Cambodia, 35% on Bangladesh and Serbia, 32% on Indonesia, 30% on South Africa and Bosnia, and 25% on Japan, South Korea, and Malaysia.
- The tariffs are intended to remedy the persistent U.S. trade deficits and promote more equitable trade practices. Trump assured that approvals would be processed swiftly and efficiently, emphasizing the United States’ commitment to professionalism and reliability.
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Trump tariff: Full country-wise list here – Myanmar, Laos hit hardest
US President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on fourteen countries. These are Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, Republic of Serbia, Republic of Tunisia, South Africa, South Korea, Thailand.
The 14 countries that received Trump's new tariff threats, and why
Trump has threatened new, steep tariffs on 14 countries, warning they must buy more American goods and boost manufacturing in the US or face higher costs. The tariffs, ranging from 25 to 40 per cent, could start on August 1 unless new trade deals are reached.
Donald Trump is sending letters to 14 countries today and seven more tomorrow about what tariffs he will impose on their goods. He is promising again that there will be no postponement, but that a reduction may be possible if he can negotiate well with one of his partners.
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