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UN Urges Trump to Lift Tariffs on 28 Nations

4/14/2025

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UN Urges Trump

The UN's Unctad is calling on President Trump to lift high tariffs on 28 small nations, including Laos and Myanmar, where tariffs soar above 40%. This urgent plea emphasizes the potential economic devastation these countries could face, especially since they play a negligible role in the U.S. trade deficit.

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UN Urges Trump

The UN's Unctad is calling on President Trump to lift high tariffs on 28 small nations, including Laos and Myanmar, where tariffs soar above 40%. This urgent plea emphasizes the potential economic devastation these countries could face, especially since they play a negligible role in the U.S. trade deficit.

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