After Trump's decision was announced, questions arose about the absence of Russia on the list of countries covered by the fresh charges. Trade Secretary Scott Bessent in an interview with Fox News stated: Well, Russia and Belarus do not trade. Similarly, a White home typical spoke with "Newsweek", explaining that the sanctions related to the war in Ukraine have limited trade with these countries anyway.
Polish Radio correspondent Marek Wałkuski quoted the White home authoritative in his account concerning the introduced duties, who explained that Russia, Cuba, North Korea and Belarus are not subject to fresh duties due to the fact that they have already been sanctioned. However, despite sanctions, US trade with Russia amounts to $3.5 billion, of which 3 billion is import," the reporter pointed out.
Customs duties on the European Union and China
Trump announced "retaliation duties" on imports into the US. A 10% fee was introduced for all goods and 25% for cars. The rates proposed by Trump vary from country to country. For the European Union, they amount to 20%, for China to 34% and for Brazil to 10%.
"Now we are going to charge the European Union. They're very tough. Very, very tough traders. You know, you're reasoning about the European Union, very friendly. They're cheating on us. It's so sad. This is so pathetic," said Donald Trump in the White home Rose Garden yesterday.
Customs are to enter into force on 5 April and for selected countries on 9 April. Trump argued that fresh fees would aid rebuild the American economy and make the US "rich again". As we have reported on the subject: European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen powerfully criticised the US President's imposition of a 20% work on EU goods and announced retaliation.
New sanctions in plans
According to the American Fox News station, Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal are working on a bill providing for further sanctions. The fresh rules could introduce even 500 % duties on goods from countries purchasing Russian oil, gas and uranium.
Trump besides announced "secondary duties" for countries trading with Russia if Moscow does not agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine.
