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Trump's sweeping new tariffs explained

After weeks of anticipation and speculation, US President Donald Trump followed through on his tariff threats on Wednesday by declaring a 10 percent baseline tax on imports from all countries and higher tariff rates on nations that run trade surpluses with the United States. FRANCE 24 answers some key questions about the tariffs.

April 03, 2025
US President Donald Trump departs after signing an executive order at an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden of the White House, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Washington. © Evan Vucci, AP

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