Trump announces new reciprocal tariffs: here are the countries affected around the world

U.S. introduces tariffs against numerous states, aiming to protect America’s industry

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a major set of reciprocal tariffs that will go into effect on the night of April 2 to 3, 2025. In a speech at the White House Rose Garden, Trump revealed the tariffs that will affect numerous countries around the world as part of his economic strategy to protect American industry and counter the trade policies of other states.

“We chose not to introduce completely reciprocal tariffs,” Trump said, referring to the decision not to implement tariffs similar to those imposed by some countries, even though they had the opportunity to do so. “We could have acted more aggressively, but we did not want to unduly damage the economies of other states,” the president explained.

The countries affected by the new duties

According to the table shown by Trump, China tops the list of countries affected by the new duties. With a 67 percent tariff imposed on goods from the United States, China will now be subject to U.S. tariffs of 34 percent. The European Union, which currently imposes 39 percent tariffs on U.S. products, will see a response with a 20 percent tariff.

Other countries affected include Vietnam, Taiwan, Japan, India and South Korea, with tariffs ranging from 24 percent to 46 percent. Switzerland and the United Kingdom, albeit with less aggressive tariffs, are also in the crosshairs of Trump’s new trade policy, with tariffs of 31 percent and 10 percent, respectively.

Higher tariffs for some countries

Among the countries that will experience the highest tariffs are those with smaller or developing economies. Lesotho, Cambodia, Laos, Madagascar, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Syria are among the countries facing tariffs ranging from 41% to 50%. Some European states such as Serbia, Liechtenstein, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Northern Macedonia will also face significant tariffs, ranging from 33 percent to 38 percent.

Trump’s strategy to “make America great again”

By introducing these duties, Trump aims to reinvigorate American industry, protecting the domestic market and reducing the trade deficit. “We have been robbed for too many years,” the president said, stressing the need to reduce dependence on other countries for defense and trade. “With these measures, we are finally putting America first, as our citizens and businesses deserve,” Trump said, reinforcing his commitment to boosting the U.S. economy.

These new tariffs are part of a broader trade strategy aimed at protecting American industries and responding to the economic policies of countries such as China and the European Union, which Trump said have harmed U.S. interests. The effectiveness of these measures will be evaluated in the coming months, while international reactions will not be long in coming.

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