U.S. imposes steep tariffs on Canada, Switzerland and Taiwan ahead of deadline
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U.S. President Donald Trump imposed steep tariffs on exports from dozens of trading partners such as Canada, Switzerland and Taiwan, ahead of a Friday trade deal deadline.
Ahead of his August 1 deadline, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a number of executive orders on tariffs for trading partners that would take effect in seven days.
Canada took the brunt of Trump's tariff wrath, while Mexico has been given another 90 days to secure a trade deal.
For others unable to negotiate deals, "reciprocal" tariffs will go into effect, said the White House.
"Of our 18 major trading partners, two-thirds of those trading partners have a deal," said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. "We've sent out 17 letters to countries around the word. And the rest of of those countries that either do not have a deal or have a letter, they will be hearing from this administration by the midnight deadline tonight. So yes, tomorrow, August 1st, the reciprocal rates will be going into effect."
Trump's Thursday executive orders include: 39 percent tariff on Switzerland, exporter of luxury watches and pharmaceuticals, which says it will try to negotiate a better deal.
35 percent tariff on goods from Canada, which Trump says has not taken enough action on the amount of fentanyl crossing the border.
19 percent tariff on Malaysian imports, down from 25 percent.
19 percent tariffs on Cambodian imports; down from 49 percent, and Thailand, down from 36 percent.
Trump helped broker a border ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand, saying he would not proceed with trade deals unless the fighting stopped.
10 percent tariff on Australian imports, which Canberra said gave it a "competitive advantage" over other exporters of meat.
15 percent tariff on Japanese imports; which Tokyo hailed as a "major reduction" from 25 percent.
15 percent tariff on New Zealand goods, an increase from 10 percent.
And 20 percent tariff on Taiwanese goods, down from 32 percent.
Canada said it was disappointed with Trump's decision, saying only 1 percent of fentanyl going into the U.S. comes from Canada.
The U.S. and China recently completed round three of trade talks.
"We're moving along with China," said Trump. "We're doing fine with China. I think it's going to work out very well. We're, right in step. I think we're going to have a very fair deal with China. Thank you very much."
