US President Donald Trump has announced a series of new tariffs – first a general tariff from April 5, and then more specific tariffs aimed at a number of countries from April 9. On Thursday, reactions will begin to roll in from the rest of the world.
China: Retaliates
China is hit with reciprocal tariffs of 34 percent.
The Chinese government declares itself "strongly opposed" to the new tariffs and warns of countermeasures.
According to China's Ministry of Commerce, the tariffs violate international rules, and the US is urged to withdraw them immediately.
EU: Ready to respond
The EU is hit with tariffs of 20 percent.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasizes that the EU will stand together and is ready to respond.
– We are already finalizing the first countermeasures to the tariffs on steel and aluminum. We are now preparing further countermeasures to protect our interests, she says.
According to France, the EU will, among other things, go after American online services.
Germany: Supports the EU
Germany is hit by the same EU tariff of 20 percent.
The Minister of Economics says that Germany will support the EU's efforts to find a "negotiated solution", but that it is also ready to fight back.
– We have always pushed for negotiations, not confrontation, he says.
Japan: Calls the tariff "extremely regrettable"
Japan is hit by a 24 percent tariff.
Trade Minister Yoji Muto criticizes the American course and warns of a violation of WTO rules.
Great Britain: Willing to conclude an agreement
Great Britain is hit by a basic tariff of 10 percent.
Business Minister Jonathan Reynold says that they will work "calmly and dedicatedly" to conclude a trade agreement with the United States.
- We have a number of tools at our disposal, and we will not hesitate to act, he adds.
France: Ready for a trade war
France is hit by EU tariffs of 20 percent.
President Emmanuel Macron will meet with business representatives on Thursday.
A government spokesman says the EU is "ready for a trade war" and will "attack online services" from the US.
Italy: Criticizes the tariffs
Italy is hit by the same EU tariffs.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni calls the US tariffs "wrong" and calls for an agreement.
- It benefits neither party, she says.
Canada: Already hit
Canada is already subject to a 25 percent tariff due to a conflict over fentanyl.
Prime Minister Mark Carney says the tariffs will "fundamentally change the global trading system".
- We will fight these tariffs with countermeasures, he says.
South Korea: Is it calling it a tariff war
South Korea is hit by a 25 percent tariff.
Acting President Han Duck-soo says that a "global tariff war has become a reality".
A crisis task force has been set up, and all state resources are being used.
Taiwan: Deeply regretful
Taiwan is hit with 32 percent. tariffs.
The government calls the rates "very unreasonable" and will now begin "serious negotiations" with the United States.
Norway: Taking the situation seriously
Norway is hit with 15 percent. tariffs.
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre says that this will have consequences for both companies and jobs.
– The Americans say that there is an opening for negotiations, and we will use them in every possible way, he says.
Sources: NRK, Reuters, AFP.
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