As of April 2025, several countries have implemented retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods in response to President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs. Here are the top 10 notable examples:
1. China
• Tariff Rates: Initially imposed a 34% tariff on all U.S. imports, escalating to 125% by April 12.
• Additional Measures: Restricted exports of rare earth elements, blacklisted 11 U.S. firms, suspended imports from American agricultural producers, and initiated an anti-monopoly investigation into DuPont China.
2. Canada
• Tariff Rates: Implemented 25% tariffs on U.S. steel, aluminum, and non-USMCA-compliant vehicles.
• Scope: Tariffs cover approximately $20.6 billion worth of U.S. goods.
3. European Union
• Tariff Rates: Announced tariffs on €4.5 billion of U.S. consumer goods and €18 billion of U.S. steel and agricultural products.
• Status: Implementation delayed for 90 days to allow for negotiations.
4. India
• Tariff Rates: Imposed retaliatory tariffs on 28 U.S. products, with some levies reaching up to 70%.
• Affected Goods: Apples, almonds, walnuts, lentils, and certain chemical products.
5. Mexico
• Tariff Rates: Implemented tariffs on approximately $3 billion worth of U.S. goods.
• Affected Goods: Steel, pork, cheese, whiskey, and apples.
6. South Africa
• U.S. Tariff: Faced a 31% tariff from the U.S. on April 2.
• Response: Opted not to retaliate with tariffs but announced plans to diversify export markets and postponed the sale of gems from Petra Diamonds’ Cullinan Mine due to tariff uncertainties.
7. Vietnam
• U.S. Tariff: Subjected to a proposed 46% tariff on its exports to the U.S.
• Response: Signaled readiness for trade negotiations in response to the proposed tariffs.
8. Japan
• Response: Expressed regret over U.S. tariffs and established a task force to assess the impact, indicating a preference for diplomatic engagement over immediate retaliatory tariffs.
9. Indonesia
• Response: Chose diplomatic channels to address the U.S. tariffs and implemented support measures for affected domestic sectors.
10. Australia
• Response: Criticized the U.S. tariffs but refrained from imposing retaliatory measures, opting instead for diplomatic discussions.
These retaliatory actions reflect the global response to the U.S.’s recent tariff policies, highlighting the complexities and tensions in international trade relations.
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