Trump informs about tariffs: fateful deadline for 100 countries is approaching!

Trump informs about tariffs: fateful deadline for 100 countries is approaching!

On July 4, 2025, the US government under President Donald Trump announced a series of measures as part of its trade strategy. A central aspect of these measures is an upcoming information round in which various countries will be informed about the level of their tariff rates on exports to the USA. How the standard reported, the Trump administration plans to send the first letters to the affected countries on July 9th.

Some details about the tariff rates have already been announced in advance. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that a minimum tariff of ten percent could apply to around 100 countries. This decision follows the announcement on April 2, 2025, when Trump imposed the minimum tariff for all trading partners.

Higher tariffs for selected countries

While the minimum rate of ten percent applies to most countries, around 60 countries impose higher tariffs in some cases. Exports from the European Union have to pay a 20 percent duty. The highest tariff rates apply to Cambodia (49%), Laos (48%) and Vietnam (46%). This was also stated in a report by ZDF Today held.

Trump also decided on a 90-day tariff break on April 5, although the minimum rate of 10 percent remains in force. Tariffs may continue to be set higher for some product groups. The tariffs against China are particularly high, with the overall rate being increased to 145%, but many products are excluded from this regulation.

Special tariffs on electronic devices and oil

The US government has also imposed specific tariffs on electronic devices from China, reaching 20%, to combat the illegal trade in fentanyl. In addition, the duty exemption for smaller packages from China with a value of less than $800 has been abolished, with the new duty rate now set at 90%. Apart from this, the US government is also imposing industry-specific tariffs, affecting semiconductors, pharmaceuticals and important minerals, among others.

In addition, a punitive tariff of 25% will be levied against countries that purchase oil and gas from Venezuela. Trump has also indicated that he would consider similar punitive tariffs for buyers of Russian oil if the Ukraine conflict does not calm down. These measures have already led to suspicions of insider trading, as Trump's statements could have a noticeable impact on the stock market.

Overall, recent changes in US tariff policy show that it is pursuing an aggressive trade strategy that focuses on both national security and economic interests.