Since assuming the presidency on January 20, Donald Trump (Republican Party) has established a trade war against economic partners. Countries such as Canada, Mexico, China and the European Union have already been the target of threats -and some of fees imposed by the Republican.
The first countries taxed by Trump were Canada and Mexico. From Saturday (1.fev.2025), products from two nations are taxed by 25%. China, European Union, Brazil, India and Colombia have also been cited by the Republican as possible territories with tariff goods.
One of the first decrees signed by the president on the first day back to the White House was the revision of the United States trade policy. He required the investigation of annual commercial deficits and requested recommendations for measures to remedy them.
Trump also determined an analysis of the possibility of creating an external revenue service to raise tariffs, fees and other foreign trade revenues. The decree also reviews business practices with other countries to combat competitive disadvantages and identify new potential partners. This is the full in (PDF – 131 KB) e (PDF – 129 kB).
Countries that imposed or promised to retaliate Trump’s fees:
- Canada and Mexico: It was the first countries that with Trump’s decrees. According to the Republican, the decision to tax the 2 countries was taken by “numerous reasons”But it quoted only 3 causes. The 1st would be the “numerous and horrible“Immigrants that Mexico and Canada would have taken to the US. The 2nd reason would be the drugs that pass the borders and enter US territory. The last reason pointed out by Trump was the “huge”Subsidies provided to 2 countries that caused a deficit in US public accounts. It has not been confirmed if the oil is or will be among the products taxed;
- China: White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt announced that from Saturday (1st.FEV) there will be a 10% on Chinese products. The spokesman has not confirmed if oil is among the products taxed. Scheduled in March, the implementation of tariffs was anticipated, according to Leavitt, to solve border safety issues and combat fentanyl trafficking. “Chinese Fentanil killed dozens of millions of Americans“, Said the representative of the United States government. During the presidential campaign, Trump said the rate would be 60%, but retreated.
- European Union: Trump stated on Friday (31.jan) that EU products (European Union), but has not stipulated dates or products. “Will I impose rates on the European Union? Do you want the truth or a political response? For sure”He said to journalists at the White House Oval Hall. He accused the EU of treating the US in a way “terrible”. In December, before taking office, Trump That if Europeans did not increase the purchase of oil and gas from the US, it would raise the rates. On Sunday (2.FEV), he said that the application of rates to the EU “”.
- Brazil and India: In December, already elected, Trump said it would increase taxation over countries with high tariffs and Brazil and India as examples. “If they want to charge us, okay, but let’s charge back“, he said. Another opportunity, on January 27, stated that Brazil is one of that “Type of demai”.
- Brics: Trump Bloc countries products up to 100% if they insist on creating their own currency not to use the dollar in international trade. “We demand a commitment from these countries that they will not create a new BRICS currency, nor will you support any other currency to replace the powerful US dollar or face 100% rates and may prepare to say goodbye to the wonderful US economy.”Said the Republican in a na rede Truth Social.
- Oil and gas: Trump Journalists on Friday (31.jan) who plans to apply tariffs on the purchase of oil and gas until February 18. It gave no details about which countries will be affected by the measure. Trump also said he can reduce taxes on part of crude oil from Canada. The Republican made the statement after being asked if the 25% applied rates against the Canadian country and Mexico would include the appeal.
Who has taxed or said they will tax Trump:
- Canada: In retaliation to the rates imposed by Trump, Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, On Saturday (1st.FEV) that the country will apply 25% tariffs on products imported from the United States. The measure comes into force on February 4.
- Mexico: Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo has stated that her country will also be in force retaliation measures, including tariffs. “I institute the Minister of the Economy to implement plan B on which we have worked, which includes tariff and non-tax measurements in defense of Mexico’s interests“, In a statement released on his profile at X. Sheinbaum did not indicate which measures would be adopted by the country. In the statement, the president also classified as “slanderous”The White House statements that the Mexican government has“an intolerable allianceWith drug trafficking organizations.
- China: The country’s finance minister said in a statement that Trump’s measure.seriously violated”The rules of international trade. He also said that he would file a lawsuit against the US at the WTO and promised “corresponding contracted to safeguard rights and interests”From the country, but gave no details about the measures.
- Colombia: The President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, On Sunday (26.jan) 25% tax on all products imported from the United States. Petro also determined the expansion of exports to the rest of the world, “except for the US.” The decision was revoked hours later – the Colombian leader retreated due to the reaction of the United States. The measure would be a retaliation to Trump. The Republican had threatened to impose 25% emergency tariffs on Colombian products after Petro rejected US planes with US deported Colombians.
