
US President Donald Trump takes the stage to address supporters at his rally at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. — Reuters/File
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On Wednesday, President Donald Trump has a major obstacle to US imports in retaliation after the announcement of a 10 % tariff on the goods of all countries and on his administration’s claims, with governments all over the world promising retaliation against the United States.
Eu
“The European Union is finalizing a package of measures in response to US taxes on Steel,” said Ursola Van Dare Leene, president of the European Commission, and now “if negotiations fail, our interests and more anti -measures are being prepared to protect our businesses”. Trump targeted the European Union at 20 % mutual rates.
China
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce said Beijing has “strongly opposed mutual prices and” will take counter -measures to protect their rights and interests, “when Trump implemented 34 percent mutual rates on the country.
Japan
Japanese Minister of Commerce Yuji Moto termed bilateral prices “very tragic” and said Tokyo would urge the United States to exempt Japan from tariff measures.
He said in a “bold and fast -paced manner”, Japan will consider his reaction. Tokyo faces 24 % mutual rates.
Germany
“Donald Trump is under pressure, correct his announcements under pressure, but the logical end is that he should also feel pressure, and now the pressure should be put from Germany, from Europe.”
South Korea
Acting President Han Dick Soo ordered emergency assistance measures for the affected businesses, including automobiles, the Ministry of Industry said, adding that South Korea’s rate of 25 % on South Korea after the announcement of Trump’s tariff.
Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney said that Canada is “fighting these taxes with these taxes” and “will work with purpose and power.”
Goods from Canada and Mexico are not currently subject to mutual rates as Trump’s former 25 % of fantasy -related duties are on their goods, as well as 10 % for Canada’s energy and potash. According to the US Mexico-Canada agreement on trade, the tax exemption for goods will continue indefinitely.
Mexico
President Claudia Shanbam said on Wednesday that Mexico would not chase “tight for tet” on taxes, but would announce a “comprehensive program” on Thursday.
UK
Prime Minister Career Starmer said that the UK would continue to work on a trade agreement with the United States and that the trade war was “not in our national interest”.
However, he added that he would only make a contract if it would have been the right thing and was far from the “Nothing” table for the UK’s response.
The UK faces the lowest revenue rate on imports of 10 %.
Australia
Prime Minister Anthony Albaniz said Australia will try to negotiate with the United States to remove tariffs without resolving dispute resolution methods in the free trade agreement between the two countries.
He said his government would not impose mutual rates as it would increase the prices of Australian families.
“We will not be involved in a race that increases prices high and gradually,” Albaniz said.
Brazil
The Brazilian government, Latin America’s largest economy, which Trump was slapped by a 10 percent tariff, said it was “reviewing all possible steps to ensure bilateral trade, including supporting the World Trade Organization.”
Earlier, the Brazilian Congress approved a bill that sets up a legal framework for Brazil to respond to possible unilateral trade measures that target its goods and services, including counter -mechanics such as revenue.
Israel
Israeli Finance Minister Bezel Smutrich said he was calling on ministry officials to set a way of action to protect Israel’s economy from 17 % of revenue.