Who is most troubled by Trump's tariff attack? These 10 countries are being hit the most

International News: US President Donald Trump has once again created a stir in the global trade world. On Thursday, he announced a new tariff policy, under which heavy import duties have been imposed on 69 trading partners (68 countries and the European Union) across the world. According to this order, countries with which the US has a trade deficit or that have not been able to balance with the US in terms of national security will have to bear a duty of more than 15%.

In this decision of Trump, agreements have already been made with some countries, while some did not even get a chance to negotiate. A default tariff of 10% will automatically be imposed on those countries whose names are not in the appendix of the act. This policy will come into effect in the next seven days.

Top 10 countries that were most affected

Here is the list of countries that have suffered the most due to these heavy tariffs imposed by the US:

• Syria – 41%
• Laos – 40%
• Myanmar (Burma) – 40%
• Switzerland – 39%
• Iraq – 35%
• Serbia – 35%
• Algeria – 30%
• Bosnia and Herzegovina – 30%
• Libya – 30%
• South Africa – 30%

The Trump administration imposed higher tariffs on these countries because they either failed to balance trade with the US or did not show adequate cooperation in national security matters.

The tariff on Canada increased from 25 to 35%

Trump was particularly sharp at Canada, raising tariffs on many of its products from 25% to 35%. He accused Canada of not cooperating enough to stop the smuggling of fentanyl into the US.

Big relief for Mexico

On the other hand, Mexico was given a major reprieve. Trump said that "the Mexican side has not acted with the same creativity as Canada." As a result, most of Mexico's non-automotive and non-metallic exports were exempted from the proposed 30% duty, provided they fall under USMCA rules.

The decision was made following a phone call between Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday morning. Sheinbaum described the conversation as "very good," adding that "we have avoided the duties that were to go into effect tomorrow."

Mexico Avoids Most US Fentanyl Duties

According to Mexico’s Economy Ministry, 85% of Mexican exports to the United States comply with USMCA rules, allowing them to avoid the 25% fentanyl-related duty. However, the US has maintained a 50% duty on Mexican steel, aluminum, and copper, and a 25% tax on Mexican cars and products that are not covered by the USMCA but are subject to fentanyl-related duties.

The reason for Trump's anger

"Some countries, despite negotiations, have made proposals that do not adequately address our trade imbalances or fail to coordinate with the United States on economic and national security issues," Trump said in the order.