
Inside Trump’s Tariffs: China, India, EU Among Hardest Hit in New Trade Blitz
Washington, April 3:
US President Donald Trump has officially pulled the trigger on his much-hyped “Liberation Day” tariffs — a sweeping protectionist move being called a “declaration of economic independence” by the White House. The plan involves imposing a 10% baseline tariff on all imports into the US from April 5, with significantly steeper rates for what the Trump administration has labeled “the worst offenders.”
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The aggressive trade move comes just months into Trump’s return to the Oval Office and has rattled global markets, strained diplomatic ties, and reignited fears of a global trade war.
According to the official tariff list revealed during Trump’s Rose Garden speech, these countries face the most punitive measures:
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Trump stated that the numbers were calculated based on the combined effect of foreign tariffs, non-monetary barriers, and other trade restrictions on US goods. “We’re charging approximately half of what they’ve been charging us,” he declared.
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Notably, several countries and regions have escaped the new wave of tariffs:
The auto sector is bracing for impact. New 25% tariffs on imported cars and parts begin April 4, with analysts warning of price hikes and production slowdowns.
Chinese e-retail giants like Shein and Temu could be major casualties, with small parcel imports now taxed—an exemption that allowed thousands of low-value products to enter the US duty-free will be terminated.
With tariffs on steel, aluminum, autos, and small goods already rolling, the White House hinted at future probes into copper, lumber, and semiconductors — potentially setting the stage for more duties.
Economic analysts warn that the steep tariffs could drive inflation, disrupt supply chains, and trigger retaliation from global trading partners — with the EU, China, and India expected to respond in kind.
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