What to Know About Trump’s New Tariffs on More Than 80 Countries The latest move by President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on over 80 countries without congressional approval is a brazen assertion of executive power rather than a thoughtful policy aimed at boosting American manufacturing and jobs.
The decision to slap tariffs ranging from 10% to 12. 5% on nations such as Canada, Mexico, China, the UK, Australia, India, and the 27 EU member states comes just as the previous temporary levy was set to expire.
The affected countries were investigated for their labor practices, specifically regarding forced labor import prohibitions.