Trump imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries

BusinessTrump imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countriesContainers pile up at Kwai Chung Container terminal in Hong Kong, Apr. 8, 2025.   -   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reservedBy Rédaction AfricanewsLast updated: 24/07 - 11:09tariffsThe 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 like02:04Libya energy crisis leaves parts of oil-rich country struggling 28/08 - 12:50Agriculture: West Africa seeks to speed up the movement of seeds 28/08 - 10:1501:45Panama Canal cuts ship traffic as El Niño threatens water supplies 27/08 - 16:32ShareMore About tariffs Trump tariffs Donald TrumpYou may also like02:04Libya energy crisis leaves parts of oil-rich country struggling 28/08 - 12:50Agriculture: West Africa seeks to speed up the movement of seeds 28/08 - 10:1501:45Panama Canal cuts ship traffic as El Niño threatens water supplies 27/08 - 16:32On the same subjectNEWS01:11Iran strikes US bases in Jordan in response to US attack, state TV reports 5 hours agoNEWS01:12ICC Chief Tomoko Akane vows to defend court after U.S. sanctions 27/08 - 13:00NO COMMENT01:00China showcases next‑gen humanoid robots as US curbs push firms abroad 20/08 - 10:18NEWS01:41Liberia agrees to accept up to 1,200 US deportees under Trump migration deal 24/08 - 14:37BUSINESS00:58Strait of Hormuz to remain closed until US meets Iran's demands, top negotiator says 18/08 - 15:28NEWS00:56Nigeria’s Muslim and Christian leaders sign new peace accord 14/08 - 11:10More stories01:25General Abdourahamane TchianiCalm returns to Niger's capital one day after failed army mutiny 8 hours ago01:02CoupVote counting underway in Guinea-Bissau referendum that could expand presidential powers 7 hours ago00:56United KingdomNotting Hill Carnival kicks off in a burst of colour and Caribbean tradition 3 hours agoRead the full article at Africanews