#TrumpTariffs Donald Trump's tariffs aim to protect American industries and workers. Here's a brief overview¹:
- *Tariff Rates:*
- *China:* 145% tariff on Chinese imports
- *Steel and Aluminum:* 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports
- *Automobiles:* 25% tariff on all imported cars
- *Other Countries:* Baseline 10% tariff on nearly all US imports
- *Impact:*
- Higher costs for businesses and consumers
- Strained trade relationships with countries like China, Canada, and Mexico
- Downgraded GDP growth projections and expectations of a recession
- *Recent Developments:*
- US and China agreed to cut tariffs on certain goods for 90 days
- Trump announced plans to impose 100% tariff on films produced in foreign lands