US President says tariffs will remain at least at this level; He says he expects to close commercial partnerships with other countries “next week”
United States President Donald Trump (Republican) said on Friday (9.MAI.2025) that minimum 10% rates on imported products will remain in force even if commercial agreements are closed. The information is from .
According to the Republican, the US should close such agreements next week. On Thursday (8.MAI), he is a bilateral partnership with the United Kingdom to reduce export rates for 25.7% vehicles to the country to 10%.
On April 9, Trump that the country would establish a 90 -day respite to reciprocal rates above 10%. With this, the countries targeted by tariff had their rates reduced to the universal base. Concessions only applied those who did not retaliate the US.
Trump defends the taxation of other countries since the election campaign in 2024. According to him, the United States grants benefits to other nations when it comes to foreign trade. The goal is also to boost local industry by restricting competitiveness.
