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US implements 10-12.5% tariffs on 60 trading partners to restore trade agenda
Nikkei Asia·US·about 2 hours ago
The current 10% global tariff regime in the US is set to expire, prompting the administration to explore new legal mechanisms for future trade barriers. It remains uncertain whether these new measures will target specific sectors or maintain a broad-based approach, signaling a potential shift in US protectionist strategy.
The United States has implemented new tariffs on approximately 60 countries, marking a significant shift toward protectionist trade policy. The move has sparked retaliatory measures from countries such as Brazil, which has activated its Reciprocity Law. Confidence is high that trade tensions will continue to escalate, but the specific scope and impact of the tariffs remain uncertain.