Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Trump Imposes New Tariffs on 60 Countries
President Trump is putting new taxes on things the US buys from 60 countries.
These taxes start on Friday and will be between 10% and 12.5%.
The countries affected make up almost all of what the US buys from other countries.
The taxes are meant to stop unfair competition and protect American workers.
The administration says these taxes are not just to protect American businesses but to make sure other countries follow good labor rules.
The taxes are being put in place using a law called Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.
This is after the Supreme Court stopped some of Trump's other taxes.
The administration hopes these new taxes will last longer and not be challenged in court.
President Trump is imposing new tariffs on imports from 60 countries starting Friday.
The tariffs range from 10% to 12.5% and affect 99% of US imports.
The tariffs are aimed at addressing forced labor failures and protecting American workers.
The new duties are being introduced under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.
The administration hopes these tariffs will withstand legal challenges and provide a durable foundation.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump
- What
- Imposition of new tariffs on imports from 60 countries
- When
- Starting Friday
- Where
- United States
- Why
- Due to forced labour failures and to pressure governments to improve labor standards
Pro-Tariff Perspective
Anti-Tariff Perspective
Economic Impact
Pro-Tariff Perspective
The tariffs will protect American workers from unfair competition and pressure foreign governments to improve labor standards.
Anti-Tariff Perspective
The tariffs will disrupt global supply chains and potentially lead to higher prices for American consumers.
Legal Basis
Pro-Tariff Perspective
The administration believes Section 301 provides a durable legal foundation for the tariffs.
Anti-Tariff Perspective
Critics argue that the tariffs may face legal challenges and could be struck down by the courts.
- Effective Date
- Friday
- Tariff Range
- 10% to 12.5%
- Number of Countries Affected
- 60
- Percentage of US Imports Affected
- 99%
- Legal Authority
- Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974
- Previous Tariff Rate
- 10%
- Previous Tariff Expiration
- End of this week
