Trump prepares to unveil reciprocal tariffs as markets brace amid trade war fears

President promises he will be very kind' but critics warn his strategy risks triggering chain reaction and global trade war

As Donald Trump prepared to unveil a swathe of reciprocal tariffs, global markets braced and some Republican senators voiced their opposition to a strategy that critics warn risks a global trade war, provoking retaliation by major trading partners such as China, Canada and the European Union.

The US president said on Monday he would be very kind" to trading partners when he unveils further tariffs this week, potentially as early as Tuesday night.