((Hill– President Trump announced on Saturday that his administration will be subjected to a 30 percent tariff for goods from Mexico and members of the European Union Starting August 1Targeting two of the United States trade partners.
Trump has published separate messages on the social truth to Mexican President Claudia Shinbom Bardo and European Commission President Ursula von der Lynn informing them of customs tariff rates.
He has Message to Shinabum BardoTrump cited the flow of fentanel across the southern border, which was the original basis for A 25 percent tariffs I was imposed on Mexican goods earlier this year.
“Mexico helped me secure the borders, but what Mexico did is not enough,” the president wrote.
The United States had previously imposed a 25 percent tariff on Mexican goods, although Trump later Exempt It was covered under the 2020 Trade Agreement between the United States, Canada and Mexico. It is not clear whether these exemptions will remain in effect as of August 1.
the Message to von der Lin He focused on commercial concerns. In the past, Trump claimed that the European Union has It has always been unfair For the United States, he claimed that the Bloc of Nations was created by “Berhami” America.
The President wrote: “We had years to discuss our commercial relationship with the European Union, and we concluded that we must stay away from this long, large and continuous deficit, which is generated by your tariff, and non -policies and commercial barriers.”
American Statistics Office data It appears that Mexico has been the highest trade partner with the United States so far this year. The European Union members, such as Germany, Italy, France and the Netherlands, were among the top 15 years.
Trump this week he has Published messages To social media, which is sent to more than ten countries, pledges to impose a severe tariff on their imports, starting from August 1. These definitions are Appointment to enter into force After the initial round of duties The veil was revealed in April He was Stop temporarily for 90 days To provide time for negotiations.
But the United States has just mediated Trade Agreement With the United Kingdom at that time and announced the framework of deals with China and Vietnam.