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The United States imposed new tariffs on 60 countries, including China, Japan, South Korea, India, and EU member states, shortly before a temporary 10% levy expired.
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The United States implemented new tariffs on 60 countries, including major Asian economies and European Union members, following the expiration of a temporary 10% blanket levy.
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The United States imposed late on Thursday a fresh wave of tariffs against 60 countries, including China, Japan, South Korea, India and European Union member states, hours before a temporary 10 per cent blanket levy was due to expire.
Open Questions
- What specific goods are targeted by the new tariffs?
- How will affected countries respond to these tariffs?
- What are the long-term economic consequences?
