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Trump’s tariffs ignite global trade tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump has sent shockwaves through the global shipping industry—and beyond—with the announcement of new “reciprocal tariffs.”

Effective April 3, these tariffs impose significant import duties on several key trade partners. The most striking measures include a 34% tariff on Chinese imports and a 20% tariff on goods from the European Union. Notably, Vietnamese imports face the steepest hit at 46%, a move that has drawn considerable attention.

Other countries affected include:


  • United Kingdom, Brazil, and the United Arab Emirates, all subject to a minimum 10% tariff.
  • India, which will be hit with a 26% tariff.
  • South Korea and Japan, facing 25% and 24% tariffs, respectively.

These sweeping tariffs mark a bold escalation in Trump’s trade policies, with far-reaching implications for global trade and economic relations.

One of the most critical aspects of this policy is the absence of Russia from the tariff list. Given Russia’s historically tense relationship with the United States, its exclusion marks a significant economic and political development that could signal shifting diplomatic priorities.

With Trump opening the game, all eyes are now on how the affected nations—both major and minor players—will respond. Retaliatory tariffs from countries like China, Japan, or economic blocs like the European Union seem highly likely. If that happens, it could mark the official beginning of a new global trade war with unpredictable economic consequences.

The next moves in this high-stakes battle will shape the future of international trade.







Antonis Karamalegkos
Managing Editor

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