Many countries, including U.S. allies, are unhappy with President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on imported goods. Some are planning to fight back, while others want to talk and find a solution.
China asked the U.S. to remove the tariffs and warned that a trade war would hurt everyone. “No one wins in a trade war,” China’s government said.
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the tariffs don’t make sense and could harm the strong relationship between the U.S. and Australia. Leaders from Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand also spoke out against the decision. Japan’s trade minister said they would take action carefully but quickly.
Trump announced a 10% tax on all imports, but some countries will face even higher tariffs. Japan will pay 24%, South Korea 25%, Taiwan 32%, and the European Union 20%. China was hit the hardest, with a total tariff of 54%.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned that these tariffs would cause serious problems. She said the EU is preparing to respond but also agreed that global trade has issues.
Canada and Mexico Not Affected
Canada and Mexico won’t have to pay the new 10% tariff, but they still have older tariffs of up to 25% due to border and drug-related concerns.
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney promised to protect Canadian workers and keep the economy strong. Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico won’t fight back with tariffs but will introduce a new economic plan soon.
Brazil, which was hit with a 10% tariff, said it might take the case to the World Trade Organization.
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