Imposements tarifaires de Trump : Les 10 pays les plus touchés, allant de l'Afrique du Sud à la Syrie
In a significant move, former US President Donald Trump announced a new trade tariff regime that will take effect on August 7, 2025. The new tariffs will affect over 70 countries and the European Union, with Canada and Mexico being among the most impacted.
Canada is uniquely targeted with the highest tariff of 35%, a significant increase from the previous 25%. This higher tariff is due to issues related to illicit drug flow across the northern border, particularly fentanyl-linked goods. Goods transshipped to evade this tariff will face a 40% rate.
Mexico, on the other hand, remains subject to a 25% tariff on cars and fentanyl-linked goods not protected under the USMCA. However, Mexico has received a temporary exemption from new tariff increases.
Various countries globally face new tariffs ranging from 15% up to 41% on goods shipped to the US. Besides Canada, specific countries are not individually named in the source. The share of world trade governed by Most-Favoured Nation (MFN) principles has fallen to 74%.
The baseline reciprocal tariff rate has been increased to 15–20%, impacting a wide range of goods from various trading partners. The tariffs range from 10% to 41%, based on trade volumes, strategic posture, and national production security.
South African goods now face a 30% tariff, while Libyan imports are also subject to a 30% tariff. Syria, Laos, and Myanmar face the steepest tariffs under the new regime, at 41%.
The WTO has warned that global trade growth could fall below 1% in 2025 due to these trade policy escalations. Trump accused Canada of failing to cooperate in addressing fentanyl inflows, a claim that has not been verified independently.
It is worth noting that 85% of Mexican exports to the US already comply with USMCA rules, shielding them from immediate penalties. Further revisions to the tariffs could follow based on "compliance and cooperation" during ongoing trade talks.
A proposed 30% tariff on most of Mexico's non-metal, non-automotive exports was deferred. The new tariffs on Canadian goods linked to fentanyl have also been increased to 35%.
The new tariff regime is a significant development in international trade and could have far-reaching implications for the global economy. As the situation evolves, it is crucial for trading partners to maintain open lines of communication and work towards mutual understanding and cooperation.
- The new trade tariff regime, effective August 7, 2025, will not only affect the economy of numerous countries but will also impact the health sector, as Canada has been uniquely targeted with a 35% tariff on fentanyl-linked goods due to issues related to illicit drug flow across the northern border.
- Besides affecting the economy, the proposed new tariff regime is also reigniting political tensions, particularly with Canada, as former US President Donald Trump accused Canada of failing to cooperate in addressing fentanyl inflows, a claim that remains unverified.
- In the world of sports and general-news, this new trade policy has prompted concerns about potential repercussions, as sports equipment, for instance, could face increased prices due to the tariffs, and the overall economic impact on the global sports industry remains uncertain. Moreover, the prospect of criminal activities associated with evading these tariffs could fall under the crime-and-justice category, as goods transshipped to evade the tariff will face a 40% rate.
