Delay in Implementation of Fresh US Tariffs by a Week due to Trump
The White House has announced a delay in the implementation of new tariffs on numerous imports, including those from the European Union, from their original scheduled date. The new tariffs, which were signed by President Donald Trump earlier this year, will now take effect on August 7, 2025.
The reasons behind the postponement are primarily linked to ongoing trade negotiations and efforts to create more reciprocal trade relationships. According to information from senior officials, the delay allows more time for negotiation progress with various countries, reflecting a willingness to engage further in trade discussions before implementing higher tariffs.
Despite these negotiations and some historic progress with countries agreeing to reduce tariffs and remove non-tariff barriers, the U.S. trade deficit remains severe. This national emergency regarding the trade imbalance was cited as a main motivation for maintaining and adjusting reciprocal tariffs to ensure fairness and protect American economic interests.
The tariff increases vary, with some countries facing higher rates than initially announced, while others receive lower rates depending on their trade behavior and negotiations. This approach aims to incentivize balanced trade relations and deter countries from unfair trade practices. As a result, tariffs will range from 25% to 40% on multiple countries in Asia, Africa, and Europe.
The delay was also partly to accommodate potential last-minute negotiations. Although Commerce and Treasury officials described August 1 as a firm deadline, they acknowledged that extensions might be possible for countries actively engaged in productive dialogue with the U.S. administration.
The new tariffs will affect imports from various trading partners, including Canada and Switzerland, and will rise from the previous 10 percent to up to 41 percent in some cases. The White House has not specified the exact percentage or amount of the new tariffs for these countries.
The delay in the implementation of the tariffs is not related to the reason for the increase. The White House stated that the delay is to give border and customs authorities more time to adapt to the new system. The reasons behind the increase in tariffs were not given by the White House.
The new tariffs will apply to European imports from August 7 onwards. Switzerland will be charged a tariff rate of 39 percent, while Canada will be charged a tariff rate of 35 percent. The White House announced the delay in the implementation of the tariffs on Thursday evening.
Sources:
- White House Fact Sheet
- ABC News
- Trade Compliance Resource Hub
- The delay in the implementation of the new tariffs on European Union imports, initially scheduled for a date earlier than August 7, 2025, is part of policy-and-legislation aimed at providing more time for general-news discussions and negotiations with trading partners.
- The delay in the tariff implementation was also due to politics, with the White House citing a need to accommodate potential last-minute negotiations and give border and customs authorities more time to adapt to the new system.
