US President Donald Trump implemented a new round of reciprocal tariffs on 7 August 2025, affecting major global economies. Here is how these measures impact seven key trading partners.

Who’s slapped with what? How Trump’s tariffs play out for top seven economies

Tariffs remain a key tool for governments to protect domestic industries and regulate trade. Despite ongoing globalisation and trade agreements, many countries continue to impose high import duties on specific products or sectors.

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High tariffs on machinery, parts, and raw materials raise production costs.
When local manufacturers rely on imported inputs, tariffs inflate their input costs. This leads to higher prices for finished goods, particularly in sectors such as electronics, textiles, and processed foods.

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With Trump threatening tariffs of 10 to 200%, current duties already target steel, autos, chips, and pharma, while future measures may hit entire countries like the EU, Mexico, and BRICS nations if talks fail.

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