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Trump Administration Unleashes Historic Tariffs on 100 Countries

8/9/2025

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The Trump administration has enacted new tariffs affecting nearly 100 countries, marking the highest U.S. import duties in nearly a century.
Tariff rates vary, with Japan, the EU, and the UK facing 10-15%, while Brazil and India face up to 50%.
India's tariffs will be implemented in three weeks.
The average effective tariff rate has reached approximately 18%, the highest since 1933.
Economists are evaluating the potential economic consequences of these tariffs.

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The Trump administration has enacted new tariffs affecting nearly 100 countries, marking the highest U.S. import duties in nearly a century.
Tariff rates vary, with Japan, the EU, and the UK facing 10-15%, while Brazil and India face up to 50%.
India's tariffs will be implemented in three weeks.
The average effective tariff rate has reached approximately 18%, the highest since 1933.
Economists are evaluating the potential economic consequences of these tariffs.