Trump's Global Trade War: A New Era of Tariffs

President Donald Trump has initiated a global trade war through various tariffs on imports targeting specific countries and products. These measures include a 10% baseline tariff on all imports into the U.S. and additional duties, highlighting complex international economic tensions and affecting diverse industries.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 12-08-2025 00:55 IST | Created: 12-08-2025 00:55 IST
Trump's Global Trade War: A New Era of Tariffs
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U.S. President Donald Trump has ignited a global trade war by imposing a series of tariffs aimed at particular countries and products.

The president has established a baseline tariff of 10% on all imports entering the United States. Over and above this, additional duties are levied on specific products or countries, adding layers of complexity to international trade relations.

Here's a rundown of the targeted tariffs that have been implemented or are being considered. For example, Afghanistan faces a 15% tariff, while Brazil contends with a 50% tariff on certain items like aircraft and orange juice. Additionally, the European Union confronts a 15% tariff on most goods. Product-specific tariffs add another tier of economic strategy, with steel and aluminum tariffs set at 50% and potential 200% tariffs threatened on pharmaceuticals.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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