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#TrumpTariffs What’s going on with Trump’s tariff policy

Back in April 2025, Trump introduced the so-called “Liberation Day tariffs”: a baseline 10 % tariff on most imports — plus additional “reciprocal” tariffs of between roughly 11 % and up to 50 % on certain countries.

This sweeping tariff policy greatly increased U.S. import duties overall: by some estimates, the average applied U.S. tariff rate rose from ~2.5 % to ~27 % in just a few months.

The goals: according to Trump and supporters, tariffs are meant to protect domestic industries, reduce trade deficits, and raise revenue — potentially enough to offset or even eliminate U.S. income taxes.

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🔄 Recent Developments & Adjustments

Recently, the administration has adjusted some tariffs. For example: under a new agreement with China, certain import categories — notably some industrial and medical goods — have had their tariffs reduced or exemptions extended until November 2026.

A “fentanyl-related” tariff imposed on Chinese goods was reduced: what was once a 20% extra levy is now 10%, following renegotiations.

However, even with these reductions, many Chinese imports still face overall effective tariffs above 30%, because of stacking of multiple duties.

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⚠️ Legal & Economic Fallout

The aggressive tariff program has already triggered legal challenges. Lower U.S. courts ruled that the way Trump applied tariffs under emergency powers may exceed presidential authority. Now, the issue is before the Supreme Court of the United States.

If the Court strikes down the tariff program, importers could — in theory — demand refunds; some estimates suggest potential refund liabilities between US$750 billion and US$1 trillion.

Meanwhile, economists argue the tariffs raise costs for businesses and consumers, disrupt global supply chains, and worsen economic uncertainty — especially for developing economies reliant on exports.

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📣 What’s Trump’s Recent “Tariff Post” about

In a recent post (on his social media platform), Trump floated the idea of eliminating U.S. income tax entirely — using tariff revenue instead.

He seems to view tariffs not just as trade policy but as a source of government revenue that could reshape domestic tax policy.

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🌍 Global Impact & What Other Countries Are Doing

Countries hit by high tariffs — notably on exports to the U.S. — are facing rising costs and supply-chain disruption. This has ripple effects, especially in industries like manufacturing, agriculture, and raw materials.

Some nations are trying to diversify export markets to offset reduced US demand — e.g. recent reports show for some countries like India, exporters are increasingly targeting alternative markets.

On the trade diplomacy side: after negotiation, the U.S. extended exemptions or reduced tariffs on certain Chinese imports as part of a trade deal announced November 2025.
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