Trump’s New Tariffs: Global Leaders React and Plan Responses

On April 2, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new plan to add a 10% tax (tariff) on all products coming into the U.S. and even more for some countries. This decision worried leaders around the world.

Trump will not add this 10% tax on products from Canada and Mexico since there are already high taxes (up to 25%) on many goods from these countries because of issues related to the border and drugs.

Here’s what some world leaders had to say:

– Ursula von der Leyen (European Commission): “Trump’s new tariffs are bad for the global economy. They create uncertainty and could hurt millions of people. We are getting ready to fight back with our own tariffs.”

– China’s Commerce Ministry: “We strongly disagree with this and will respond to protect our rights. There are no winners in trade wars, and tariffs won’t work. We want to talk things through.”

– Mark Carney (Prime Minister of Canada): “We have strong trade ties with the U.S., but we oppose these new tariffs. We will defend our workers and seek to strengthen our economy.”

– Brazil’s Foreign Ministry: “We regret the decision to add tariffs. We are considering all options to respond, including going to the World Trade Organization.”

– Anthony Albanese (Prime Minister of Australia): “These tariffs make no sense. They harm our partnership and will increase costs for American families.”

– Han Duck-Soo (Acting President of South Korea): “The trade war is real, and we must do everything to handle this crisis.”

– Todd McClay (Trade Minister of New Zealand): “We believe in free trade and will discuss this with the U.S. to understand the effects.”

– Pedro Sanchez (Prime Minister of Spain): “Spain will protect its businesses and support open trade.”

– Ulf Kristersson (Prime Minister of Sweden): “We want to avoid trade barriers and work together with the U.S. for a better life for our people.”

– Karin Keller-Sutter (President of Switzerland): “We will quickly decide our next steps, as our long-term interests are important.”

– Micheal Martin (Prime Minister of Ireland): “Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on the EU is very disappointing. Tariffs help no one. My focus is on protecting Irish jobs.”

– Giorgia Meloni (Prime Minister of Italy): “We will work hard for a deal with the U.S. to avoid a trade war that could hurt everyone.”

– Manfred Weber (European Parliament Leader): “To our American friends, today is not a celebration. Trump’s tariffs hurt fair trade. Europe is united and ready to talk.”

– Gustavo Petro (President of Colombia): “We won’t raise tariffs unless the U.S. harms our jobs, but we won’t raise them if their products help us create better jobs.”

This article was created automatically using a news agency feed.