Thu Apr 03 09:31:06 UTC 2025: **Trump Unleashes Sweeping New Tariffs on Imports**

**Washington D.C., April 3, 2025** – U.S. President Donald Trump announced a dramatic escalation of trade tensions on Wednesday, unveiling a sweeping new set of tariffs on imported goods from numerous countries. The move, described by the President as “Liberation Day” for American industry, aims to bolster domestic manufacturing by imposing reciprocal tariffs on nations that levy high taxes on U.S. products.

A key target of the new tariffs is India, which Trump cited as imposing 52% tariffs, including what he characterized as currency manipulation and trade barriers. In response, the U.S. will implement a 26% “discounted reciprocal tariff” on Indian goods. The President presented a chart detailing tariffs imposed by various countries, including China, the U.K., and the European Union, alongside the corresponding U.S. retaliatory measures.

The new tariffs are multifaceted. A 10% “baseline” tariff will apply to all imports starting April 5th. However, some countries, including the U.K., Singapore, Australia, and several others, will only face this base rate. A further set of “custom reciprocal tariffs” targeting 60 nations deemed “worst offenders” will come into effect on April 9th. A complete list of affected countries is available in the original report.

Exceptions to the tariffs include goods such as copper, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, lumber, bullion, energy, and certain minerals unavailable domestically. Significantly, a 25% tariff on all foreign-made automobiles will take effect at midnight on Thursday.

The White House defended the actions as necessary to protect American industry and jobs. However, the move is expected to further strain international relations and potentially trigger retaliatory measures from affected countries.

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