The US economy has regained vigor in the last quarter, and the more or less negotiated agreements are linked: Trumpian’s duties have definitely entered into force, and partly digestive by Americans. Enough to make Donald Trump say that this aggressive policy is a success.
“They were successfully used against the United States and, combined with truly stupid, pathetic and corrupt politicians, have had a devastating impact on the future, and even in survival, of our country. But now, the trend has completely reversed, and the United States has managed to counteract this attack of customs tasks used against him. More” ardor “in the world in the world.
Therefore, it evokes protection with respect to other countries that could exist or would like to impose customs duties. In another message, Donald Trump argues, as well as without “customs duties against customs tasks, we would be dead.”
Unlike any economic reality: in 2023, a report by the World Trade Organization (WTO) observed a continuous fall in customs duties. Two years ago, it was easier than ever accessing a foreign market.
Agreements above 10%
In recent days, the agreements signed with the United States commercial partners have been, mostly, above the 10% floor imposed so far. South Korea has obtained an agreement of 15%, with a significant counterparts admitted in Washington, including a purchase of 100 billion LNG.
The same observation with the European Union, where the political leaders of the Member States denounce an unfavorable agreement, especially in Paris. 15% of customs tariffs and $ 750 billion in energy purchases provided for the block; On the contrary, strategic materials will be exempt, in aeronautics, chemistry or agriculture. No available detail.
Among other countries, Japan has obtained 15%, but will have to continue paying 50% of customs of steel and aluminum. Philippines and Indonesia are 19%, with large concessions on the levels of rights applied to the products “made in the US.”
Among the most sanctioned countries, Vietnam obtains 20%, again with zero customs tariffs for American products, on the contrary. A coup of Force, imposed on a country whose main partner, in textiles in particular, is the United States. The most striking example, Brazil: the country is sanctioned up to 50%, in a unilateral decision of Washington. Donald Trump wants to sanction the legal procedures initiated against Jair Bolsonaro. It accuses the Judge of the Supreme Court Alejandro de Moraes of “arbitrary arrests” and breach of “freedom of expression.”
Source: BFM TV
