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Trump Tariffs: when will the 'tariff boom' really take effect?
Announced in early 2025, measures include high taxes on a range of imported products; find out when they are expected to come into effect
Donald Trump: president of the USA imposed import tariffs on several countries ( Jim WATSON /AFP)
Donald Trump: president of the USA imposed import tariffs on several countries ( Jim WATSON /AFP)
Tamires Vitorio
Tamires Vitorio
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Published on May 14, 2025, at 06:39.
All about Tariffs
The trade tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, known as the "Liberation Day" tariffs, are part of an aggressive strategy to rebalance the United States' trade relations with the rest of the world.
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Announced in early 2025, these measures include high taxes on a range of imported products, aiming to increase government revenue, correct trade imbalances, and strengthen the American economy.
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However, the tariffs also generated a series of negotiations and adjustments, with important agreements, such as the one Trump made with China to delay the implementation of some of these tariffs for 90 days, allowing time for a more comprehensive agreement between the two powers.
Check below the Trump tariffs:
Tariffs already imposed
25% tariff on imported steel and aluminum
In effect since March, this 25% tariff has been applied to all imported steel and aluminum. However, a negotiation with the United Kingdom resulted in a reduction in tariffs on steel, aluminum, and British cars, which were suspended for 90 days.
