Trump’s new tariffs come into force in escalating the trade war

US President Donald Trump’s main new tariffs in the world came into force in escalating their trade war.

“It’s midnight !!! billions of dollars in the tariffs now entering the United States of America!” Trump said in social media a few minutes before the Northern Term in Washington, Colombia District.

Previously, the president got into India with a 50%tariff, which will come into force on August 27 if this is not ceases to buy Russian oil.

Trump also threatened 100% tariff on foreign computer chips when it pushes technology firms to invest in the US. This came when Apple announced a new $ 100 billion (£ 75 billion) US Investment After pressure from the White House to transfer more production to America.

Last week, Trump’s administration announced a revised import list to dozens of trading partners and expanded the deadline to reach agreements with the United States by August 7.

Countries are involved in making deals with Washington to reduce – either scrap – what Trump calls “mutual tariffs”.

His trade policy is aimed at restructuring the global trade system, which he perceives as unfair to the US.

Economics depending on exports to Southeast Asia were one of the most violent tariffs.

Production focused on production and Myanmar have encountered some of the highest 40%. Some experts have stated that Trump appears to be directed to countries close trade ties with China.

Some big economies – including UK. Japan and South Korea – have already reached agreements to get lower tariffs than Trump threatened in April.

A European Union He also concluded a frame with Washington, in which Brussels accepted a 15% tariff for goods from the shopping unit.

Taiwan, a key ally of Washington in Asia, was awarded a 20% tariff. His President Li Ching-TE said the temporary rate and the negotiations with the US are still in charge.

Last week, Trump raised a 25% to 35% tariff rate in Canada, saying that the country did not cooperate “in deterrent Fentanyl and other drugs across the US border. The Canadian government states that the addicts are clearing.

But most Canadian exports to the United States will evade import tax due to existing trade agreement, US-Mexico Cape (USMCA) agreement.

Higher rates for Mexico were stopped for another 90 days as negotiations continue to conclude a trade transaction.

On Wednesday, Trump said he would impose a 100% tariff for foreign semiconductors.

Main construction manufacturers which made significant investments in the US, allegedly evaded the new tariff. In some statements, state officials in Taiwan and South Korea have stated that TSMC, SK Hynix and Samsung will be released from the new gathering.

The White House did not immediately respond to the BBC request for explanation.

BBC also contacted SK Hynix and Samsung. TSMC refused to comment.

Also on Wednesday, Trump raised a total tariff for India up to 50%when it pushes the third -largest energy importer to stop the purchase of oil in Russia.

New Delhi called this step “unfair, unjustified and unreasonable” and promised to defend his national interests.

Brazil’s export to the US also faces a 50%tariff. Trump introduced a collection after President Luis Initio Lula’s charges in unjust attacks on US technology firms and calling for the persecution of former President Jiro Bolsonar for allegedly trying to “hunt witches”.

The US and China held a number of negotiations when they tried to agree with the 90-day pause, which should end on August 12.