Trump imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries

Business Trump imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries Containers pile up at Kwai Chung Container terminal in Hong Kong, Apr. 8, 2025.   -   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved By Rédaction Africanews Last updated: 24/07 - 11:09 tariffs The United States announced extra tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on 60 economies late Thursday, saying the countries had failed to adequately enforce a ban on goods made with forced labor. The new tariffs took effect just as stopgap levies Trump imposed after a stinging defeat at the Supreme Court expired at 12:01 a.m. Friday. Among African countries included is South Africa, which has been placed in the highest tariff tier, with a 12.5% duty on its exports to the US. The new tariffs will take effect just as temporary 10% worldwide tariffs expire at 12:01 a.m. Friday. Trump had turned to those temporary levies after the Supreme Court struck down his biggest and boldest tariffs in February. Several countries have protested the hike, saying it is unjustifiable. Australia believes the higher tariffs are “completely unjustified and we will continue to lobby the United States Trade Representative to remove all tariffs on Australian goods,” Farrell said. New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the tariffs on his country, also subject to a 12.5% import duty, were “extremely disappointing,” unjustified and harmful to trade. You may also like 02:04 Libya energy crisis leaves parts of oil-rich country struggling 28/08 - 12:50 Agriculture: West Africa seeks to speed up the movement of seeds 28/08 - 10:15 01:45 Panama Canal cuts ship traffic as El Niño threatens water supplies 27/08 - 16:32 Share More About tariffs Trump tariffs Donald Trump You may also like 02:04 Libya energy crisis leaves parts of oil-rich country struggling 28/08 - 12:50 Agriculture: West Africa seeks to speed up the movement of seeds 28/08 - 10:15 01:45 Panama Canal cuts ship traffic as El Niño threatens water supplies 27/08 - 16:32 On the same subject NEWS 01:11 Iran strikes US bases in Jordan in response to US attack, state TV reports 5 hours ago NEWS 01:12 ICC Chief Tomoko Akane vows to defend court after U.S. sanctions 27/08 - 13:00 NO COMMENT 01:00 China showcases next‑gen humanoid robots as US curbs push firms abroad 20/08 - 10:18 NEWS 01:41 Liberia agrees to accept up to 1,200 US deportees under Trump migration deal 24/08 - 14:37 BUSINESS 00:58 Strait of Hormuz to remain closed until US meets Iran's demands, top negotiator says 18/08 - 15:28 NEWS 00:56 Nigeria’s Muslim and Christian leaders sign new peace accord 14/08 - 11:10 More stories 01:25 General Abdourahamane Tchiani Calm returns to Niger's capital one day after failed army mutiny 8 hours ago 01:02 Coup Vote counting underway in Guinea-Bissau referendum that could expand presidential powers 7 hours ago 00:56 United Kingdom Notting Hill Carnival kicks off in a burst of colour and Caribbean tradition 3 hours ago