New US import tariffs: what changes?
Washington has announced a shift to a new import tariff system that will replace the current global fee. Starting October 1, a differentiated scale will take effect for more than 60 countries:
10% — for states that have committed to combating imports of goods made using forced labor.
12.5% — for all other countries (including Russia).
In the White House, the decision has already been called “the largest international measure to protect labor rights” in US history.
📌 What does this mean in practice?
Trade barrier increases: For countries in the second group, the barrier to the US market becomes higher.
Policy and economics intertwined: The US continues to use tariff levers not only to protect the domestic market, but also as a tool for promoting its value standards (in this case—fighting forced labor).
Global impact: Measures like these are bound to affect logistics supply chains and will force many companies to reconsider the geography of their shipments and the structure of production.
Washington has announced a shift to a new import tariff system that will replace the current global fee. Starting October 1, a differentiated scale will take effect for more than 60 countries:
10% — for states that have committed to combating imports of goods made using forced labor.
12.5% — for all other countries (including Russia).
In the White House, the decision has already been called “the largest international measure to protect labor rights” in US history.
📌 What does this mean in practice?
Trade barrier increases: For countries in the second group, the barrier to the US market becomes higher.
Policy and economics intertwined: The US continues to use tariff levers not only to protect the domestic market, but also as a tool for promoting its value standards (in this case—fighting forced labor).
Global impact: Measures like these are bound to affect logistics supply chains and will force many companies to reconsider the geography of their shipments and the structure of production.