{"id":13383,"date":"2025-07-08T11:22:49","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T04:22:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vietnamsourcingexpo.vn\/?p=13383"},"modified":"2025-07-08T11:22:49","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T04:22:49","slug":"u-s-tariff-policy-announces-25-40-tariffs-on-multiple-countries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vietnamsourcingexpo.vn\/en\/u-s-tariff-policy-announces-25-40-tariffs-on-multiple-countries\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. TARIFF POLICY: Announces 25\u201340% Tariffs on Multiple Countries"},"content":{"rendered":"

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on imports from Japan and South Korea; 25% on Malaysia and Kazakhstan; 30% on South Africa; and 40% on Myanmar and Laos.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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U.S. President Donald Trump holding a document on trade barriers against the United States \u2013 Photo: Reuters.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

U.S. President Donald Trump posted on social media two letters addressed to the leaders of Japan and South Korea, announcing that starting August 1st, a 25% tariff will be imposed on goods exported from these two countries to the United States.<\/span><\/p>\n

The American leader further stated that \u201cthere will be no tariffs\u201d if Japanese companies decide to manufacture in the U.S., and that Washington is committed to facilitating the process in the fastest, most convenient, and professional manner.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIf for any reason Japan decides to raise tariffs, any number they choose to increase will be added to the 25% we have already calculated,\u201d Trump warned.<\/span><\/p>\n

The letter sent to the President of South Korea carried a similar message. In both letters, Trump argued that the 25% tariff is intended to ensure fair trade and address the trade deficit between the U.S. and these countries.<\/span><\/p>\n

The U.S. imposes tariffs of 25\u201340% on 14 countries<\/b><\/h2>\n

President Trump subsequently announced that the U.S. would impose a 25% tariff on imports from Tunisia, Malaysia, and Kazakhstan; 30% on South Africa, Bosnia and Herzegovina; 35% on Serbia and Bangladesh; 36% on Cambodia and Thailand; and 40% on Laos and Myanmar.<\/span><\/p>\n

Trump published letters on the Truth Social platform addressed to the leaders of these countries, stating that the new tariffs will take effect starting August 1st.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to CNN, in the letters, Trump expressed particular concern about the U.S. trade deficit with these nations. He noted that the tariffs are intended to respond to policies he believes are hindering American goods from being sold abroad.<\/span><\/p>\n

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President Trump also encouraged foreign leaders to relocate their manufacturing operations to the U.S. in order to avoid the imposed tariffs.<\/span>List of new tariff rates imposed by the U.S. on 14 countries as stated in President Trump\u2019s official letters (highlighted in red), compared to the previously announced rates \u2013 Source: New York Times.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

In all 14 letters, President Trump threatened to raise tariffs even further beyond the announced levels if any country retaliated by imposing tariffs on U.S. goods. He previously warned that he would send additional letters to foreign leaders before the deadline of 12:01 a.m. on July 9 (Eastern Time), pressuring them to concede and accept the deal\u2014or face even higher tariff rates.<\/span><\/p>\n

Back in April, he had declared plans to impose reciprocal tariffs on goods from hundreds of economies but later postponed implementation by 90 days to allow for negotiations.<\/span><\/p>\n

EU and U.S. Strengthen High-Level Talks Ahead of Deadline<\/b><\/h2>\n

On July 6, European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen and U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone call amid urgent efforts by the European Union (EU) to reach a trade agreement with Washington before the July 9 deadline to avoid the risk of higher U.S. tariffs.<\/span><\/p>\n

European Commission spokesperson Stefan De Keersmaecker confirmed the information during a press briefing on July 7, stating that President von der Leyen and President Trump had a \u201cpositive exchange.\u201d Negotiations between the two sides are currently ongoing at all levels.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to informed sources, without a breakthrough, the U.S. may significantly raise tariffs on EU goods\u2014possibly up to 50% on some products. President Trump has repeatedly criticized the EU, accusing it of unfair trade practices against the United States.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nevertheless, a direct call between von der Leyen and Trump has been a rare occurrence since his return to the White House in January, sparking hope that both sides may reach a preliminary agreement this week, although further time may be needed to finalize the details.<\/span><\/p>\n

Source: baochinhphu.vn<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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