Trump Tariffs Target 14 Countries, Allies Call Move ‘Deeply Regrettable’

Trump imposes tariffs up to 40% on 14 countries, pressuring allies to shift production to the US and avoid ties with BRICS. Tensions mount globally.

President Donald Trump has announced new tariffs of up to 40% on imports from 14 countries, many in Asia, drawing sharp criticism from some longtime US allies affected by the move.

Trump’s tariff hikes target numerous countries, including Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, and South Africa, prompting officials in Tokyo to call the decision “deeply regrettable.” He warned that imports would face penalties unless production is relocated to the US, escalating tensions with governments with which he had previously been engaged in trade talks.

From Tokyo to Tunis: Tariff shockwaves spread

Trump outlined the latest tariff increases in a series of letters sent to foreign leaders and published on his Truth Social account. This follows an earlier ...