Trump Imposes New Tariffs on 80+ Countries, Replacing Expiring 10% Duty

Donald Trump has announced a new set of tariffs that will replace the 10 % global duty he imposed in February, a measure that was scheduled to expire after the U.S. Supreme Court declared many of his earlier levies illegal. The administration’s latest policy will apply duties ranging from 10 % to 12.5 % on more than 80 countries, including the United Kingdom, Mexico, Canada, Australia, India, China and all 27 members of the European Union.

The move follows the court’s ruling that the blanket 10 % tariff violated trade law, prompting the administration to craft a more targeted approach. Critics from U.S. allies and major trading partners have condemned the new tariffs as protectionist and have called for protests, arguing that the policy could disrupt global supply chains and harm American consumers. Trade officials in Washington have said the tariffs are intended to address specific trade imbalances and to protect domestic industries.

The announcement has sparked a wave of diplomatic backlash, with several countries threatening retaliatory measures. The U.S. government has indicated it will monitor the impact of the new duties closely, but analysts warn that the policy could further strain international trade relations and complicate ongoing negotiations on trade and technology.