Trump imposes sweeping new tariffs on dozens of countries in latest bid to reshape global trade
by Helen Livingstone and Lisa O’Carroll with agenci from on (#6Z0ZW)
High levies affecting some of world's poorest countries are to go into effect in seven days, while Mexico granted 90-day extension
US president Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing tariffs ranging from 10% to 41% on imports from dozens of trade partners in his latest attempt to reshape the global economy.
However, in a minor reprieve that opens the door to further negotiations, the White House said these measures will take effect in a week, not Friday, the deadline previously set by Trump.
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