Trump to Implement Up to 70% Tariffs on Trade Partners
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The US plans to send letters to trade partners detailing increased tariffs starting August 1, with rates ranging from 10% to 70%, as part of ongoing trade negotiations and efforts to boost domestic revenue and competitiveness. The exact countries and goods affected are not specified, but the move follows recent trade tensions with China and other nations.
- Trump says US to start sending out tariff letters to trade partners BBC
- Trump says he is about to raise tariffs as high as 70% on some countries CNN
- White House to Start Notifying Countries About Tariffs, Trump Says The New York Times
- Trump begins rolling out ‘reciprocal’ tariffs of up to 70% on nations without deals: ‘We’re giving them a bargain’ New York Post
- Trump eyes simple tariff rates over complex talks, says letters going out Friday Reuters
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