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Trump's New Tariffs Target 100+ Nations Starting August

7/16/2025

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President Trump is set to impose tariffs over 10% on more than 100 smaller nations, including those in Africa and the Caribbean, beginning August 1. This decision follows his previous threats of 30% tariffs on the EU and Mexico, prompting the EU and Mexico to strategize countermeasures, while Japan seeks a diplomatic path.

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President Trump is set to impose tariffs over 10% on more than 100 smaller nations, including those in Africa and the Caribbean, beginning August 1. This decision follows his previous threats of 30% tariffs on the EU and Mexico, prompting the EU and Mexico to strategize countermeasures, while Japan seeks a diplomatic path.