US President Donald Trump has unveiled one of the most sweeping tariff packages of his presidency, targeting dozens of trade partners with duties ranging from 10% to 50%, in a move he says is aimed at correcting “imbalances” and protecting US national security.
Under the new order, India will face a 25% tariff on goods entering the US, while Canada will be hit with 35%, Brazil with 50%, Taiwan with 20%, and Switzerland with 39%. The tariffs will take effect in seven days and apply to 69 trading partners — the European Union counted as one.
“Some countries, despite negotiations, have failed to address our trade imbalances or align with us on economic and security priorities,” Trump wrote in the executive order.
A default 10% tariff will be applied to any nation not specifically listed in the order.
Top 10 Countries Facing the Steepest Duties
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Syria – 41%
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Laos – 40%
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Myanmar (Burma) – 40%
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Switzerland – 39%
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Iraq – 35%
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Serbia – 35%
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Algeria – 30%
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Bosnia and Herzegovina – 30%
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Libya – 30%
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South Africa – 30%
Canada in Trump’s Crosshairs
Trump also raised tariffs on Canadian goods linked to fentanyl-related concerns from 25% to 35%, accusing Ottawa of “failing to cooperate” in stopping the drug’s flow into the US.
Mexico Spared — For Now
Mexico, America’s top trading partner, has avoided a broad tariff hike after a direct call between Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. The US granted Mexico an exemption for most exports meeting USMCA trade rules, though existing duties — including 50% on steel, aluminium, and copper — remain in place.
