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What is the latest update on American tariffs?

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The U.S. has enacted sweeping new tariffs, raising average rates from 2% to 15% on most trading partners. Some allies negotiated lower rates, but countries like India and Brazil now face tariffs as high as 50%. The measures target sectors like autos and metals, with economists warning of inflation and higher consumer costs. Trade talks continue, especially with Canada, China, and the EU.

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Trump's tariffs take effect as economists warn of inflation possibilities

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  • Trump administration enacts tariffs of 15% or higher on imports from about 90 countries. 6s
  • Economists warn tariffs could lead to rising inflation and higher consumer costs. 41s
  • Tariffs are expected to generate up to $300 billion in new revenue for the US. 29s
  • US doubles tariffs on India in response to its continued purchase of Russian oil. 1m 22s
  • Trade negotiations with China remain unresolved, with potential for further tariffs. 2m 0s
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Trump's tariffs take effect as economists warn of inflation possibilities
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CBS News
17 hours ago
Trump's tariffs take effect as economists warn of inflation possibilities

About 90 countries, including the EU, now face tariffs of 15% or higher.

Trump's tariffs take effect as economists warn of inflation possibilities
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CBS News
17 hours ago
Trump's tariffs take effect as economists warn of inflation possibilities

Economists warn the sweeping tariffs could lead to rising inflation and higher costs for American consumers.

Trump's tariffs take effect as economists warn of inflation possibilities
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CBS News
17 hours ago
Trump's tariffs take effect as economists warn of inflation possibilities

Tariffs on India are set to double to 50% in retaliation for continued Russian oil purchases.

U.S. begins collecting Trump's new global tariffs
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France 24
1 day ago
U.S. begins collecting Trump's new global tariffs

Trump set a 90-day pause for trade partners to negotiate deals; most UK goods now face a 10% rate, while the EU, Japan, and South Korea accepted around 15%.

U.S. begins collecting Trump's new global tariffs
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France 24
1 day ago
U.S. begins collecting Trump's new global tariffs

India now faces 50% tariffs over Russian oil purchases, Brazil the same, while dozens of other countries have not reached new deals.

U.S. begins collecting Trump's new global tariffs
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France 24
1 day ago
U.S. begins collecting Trump's new global tariffs

The average U.S. tariff rate has jumped from 2% to 15%.

New tariffs starting Thursday will impact Canada
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Fox News
2 days ago
New tariffs starting Thursday will impact Canada

New U.S. tariffs are set to kick in at midnight for countries including Canada, with rates as high as 35%.

Trump threatens EU with 35% tariffs if investment pledge unfulfilled
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Euronews
2 days ago
Trump threatens EU with 35% tariffs if investment pledge unfulfilled

Trump warns the EU must fulfill a $600 billion investment pledge or face a 35% tariff, reversing the current 15% rate.

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