Global Reactions to Trump's New Tariffs
Countries respond to U.S. tariffs impacting China, Europe, and Latin America.
PARIS.
Following President Donald Trump's announcement of increased tariffs on China, Europe, and several Latin American countries, global reactions have emerged highlighting concerns and countermeasures from various nations.
In Brazil, the Congress unanimously approved legislation providing the government with tools to respond to Trump's trade barriers.
The 'economic reciprocity law' was passed by the Chamber of Deputies on Wednesday, having been approved by the Senate a day earlier.
In Colombia, President Gustavo Petro expressed via social media platform X that the new U.S. tariffs could be 'a significant mistake', noting that Colombia faces a 10% increase on tariffs.
Canada's Prime Minister, Mark Carney, warned that his government would implement countermeasures against the tariffs, describing them as likely to significantly alter the global trading system and directly affect millions of Canadians.
Australia's Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, stated that while the tariffs may not come as a surprise, they are 'entirely unjustified' and not the actions of a friendly ally.
In Germany, the automotive industry expressed concerns that the U.S. tariffs would create 'losers' all around.
The German Association of the Automotive Industry urged the European Union to act unitedly and assertively while emphasizing its willingness to negotiate.
In the United Kingdom, Minister of Trade Jonathan Reynolds indicated intentions to negotiate a trade agreement with the U.S. to mitigate the effects of Trump's tariffs, asserting that the UK possesses a broad range of tools to respond effectively if needed.
Italy's Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, criticized the U.S. tariffs on the EU as a poor decision that benefits no one.
She committed to making every effort to negotiate with the United States in order to avert a trade war, which she argued would weaken the West in favor of other global actors.
Following President Donald Trump's announcement of increased tariffs on China, Europe, and several Latin American countries, global reactions have emerged highlighting concerns and countermeasures from various nations.
In Brazil, the Congress unanimously approved legislation providing the government with tools to respond to Trump's trade barriers.
The 'economic reciprocity law' was passed by the Chamber of Deputies on Wednesday, having been approved by the Senate a day earlier.
In Colombia, President Gustavo Petro expressed via social media platform X that the new U.S. tariffs could be 'a significant mistake', noting that Colombia faces a 10% increase on tariffs.
Canada's Prime Minister, Mark Carney, warned that his government would implement countermeasures against the tariffs, describing them as likely to significantly alter the global trading system and directly affect millions of Canadians.
Australia's Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, stated that while the tariffs may not come as a surprise, they are 'entirely unjustified' and not the actions of a friendly ally.
In Germany, the automotive industry expressed concerns that the U.S. tariffs would create 'losers' all around.
The German Association of the Automotive Industry urged the European Union to act unitedly and assertively while emphasizing its willingness to negotiate.
In the United Kingdom, Minister of Trade Jonathan Reynolds indicated intentions to negotiate a trade agreement with the U.S. to mitigate the effects of Trump's tariffs, asserting that the UK possesses a broad range of tools to respond effectively if needed.
Italy's Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, criticized the U.S. tariffs on the EU as a poor decision that benefits no one.
She committed to making every effort to negotiate with the United States in order to avert a trade war, which she argued would weaken the West in favor of other global actors.
