US Implements New Tariffs on 60 Nations, Escalating Global Trade Tensions
The US has imposed fresh tariffs on 60 countries, including China and EU members, heightening global trade tensions. Read the latest developments.
POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — The United States has introduced a new wave of tariffs targeting 60 countries, including China, Japan, South Korea, India, and several European Union member states. The tariffs, announced late on Thursday, are expected to escalate existing trade tensions.
The decision follows a series of trade disputes — and retaliatory measures between the US and its trading partners. The affected countries have expressed concerns over the potential impact on their economies and international trade relations.
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Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
