New US tariffs trigger backlash from global trade partners
New US tariffs ranging from 10 to 12.5 percent on 60 economies have drawn sharp criticism from trading partners including China, Japan, and Australia.
A new round of import tariffs introduced by US President Donald Trump has drawn swift condemnation from major international trade partners, including China, Japan, and Australia. The US administration imposed additional levies ranging from 10 to 12.5 percent on 60 economies, citing their alleged failure to enforce prohibitions on goods made with forced labor.
The tariffs came into effect immediately following the expiration of previous trade measures. Officials from affected nations rejected the justification, with the Australian trade minister describing the penalties as "completely unjustified." The move deepens ongoing trade frictions between Washington and its global economic allies.
Sources: Vijesti