Trump expands tariff push with letters to 12 more countries

Reuters

U.S. President Donald Trump has released a new round of tariff letters targeting 12 countries, warning of sharp trade penalties set to take effect from 1 August.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he had sent the letters to Malaysia, Kazakhstan, Tunisia, South Africa, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Serbia, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos and Myanmar. This follows similar announcements made earlier this month regarding Japan and South Korea.

The letters outlined specific tariff rates that will apply to each country’s exports to the United States starting next month. Trump also warned that any retaliatory action could lead to even higher tariffs.

“These rates could be adjusted up or down depending on our relationship with your country,” Trump wrote, suggesting the measures may be revised in the future.

According to the published letters, the following tariff rates will apply:

  • 25% for Malaysia, Kazakhstan, and Tunisia
  • 30% for South Africa and Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • 32% for Indonesia
  • 35% for Bangladesh and Serbia
  • 36% for Cambodia and Thailand
  • 40% for Laos and Myanmar

Trump also reiterated that all goods imported from Japan and South Korea will face an additional 25% duty—separate from existing sector-specific tariffs—starting on 1 August.

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