President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a new round of reciprocal tariffs on U.S. competitors and allies alike, mirroring the higher rates that other countries impose on American exports. The tariffs will not take effect immediately—a deliberate move to give countries time to negotiate new trade terms with the United States, a White House official
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President Trump on Thursday signed a memorandum directing his administration to weigh reciprocal tariffs, threatening to impose levies on U.S. imports from nations that put higher duties on American products. The plan “will seek to correct long-standing imbalances in international trade and ensure fairness across the board,” the White House said in a statement about