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Trump’s tariffs on China, EU and more, at a glance

Donald Trump announced a sweeping new set of reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, arguing that they would allow the United States to succeed.

Trump’s tariffs, which he imposed via executive order, are expected to send economic shockwaves around the world. The White House released a list of roughly 100 countries and the tariff rates that the US would impose in kind.

Here are the basic elements of the plan.

10% baseline tariff

In a background call before Trump’s speech, a senior White House official told reporters that the president would impose “baseline tariffs” on all countries.

That rate is set at 10% and will go into effect on 5 April.

Some countries will only face the base rate. These include:

  • United Kingdom
  • Singapore
  • Brazil
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • Turkey
  • Colombia
  • Argentina
  • El Salvador
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Saudi Arabia

Custom tariffs for ‘worst offenders’

White House officials also said that they would impose specific reciprocal tariffs on roughly 60 “worst offenders”, to go into effect on 9 April.

These countries charge higher tariffs on US goods, impose “non-tariff” barriers to US trade or have otherwise acted in ways the government feels undermine American economic goals.

The key trading partners subject to these customised tariff rates include:

  • European Union: 20%
  • China: 54%
  • Vietnam: 46%
  • Thailand: 36%
  • Japan24%
  • Cambodia: 49%
  • South Africa: 30%
  • Taiwan: 32%

No additional tariffs on Canada and Mexico

Canada and Mexico are not mentioned in these new tariff announcements.

The White House said they would deal with both countries using a framework set out in previous executive orders, which imposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico as part of the administration’s efforts to address fentanyl and border issues.

He previously set those tariffs at 25%, before announcing some exemptions and delays.

25% tariffs on auto imports

In addition, the president announced the US would impose a “25% tariff on all foreign made-automobiles”.

Those tariffs would go into effect almost immediately, at midnight on 3 April.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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