The basics duties 10% set on April 5th in force by the US President, Donald Trump They also concern the European Union, a White House official has confirmed in statements made to the BBC in the evening (09.04.2025).
At the same time, duties imposed by the Donald Trump government on steel, aluminum and cars, according to the same source, remain unchanged.
Earlier this year, the US president ordered a 25% duty on all imports of steel and aluminum, removing previous exceptions for commercial partners, such as the European Union and Canada.
It is noted that Donald Trump announced earlier today the “freeze” for 90 days of duties imposed on “offenders” countriesas he had claimed, however, maintaining a 10% basic basic duty for all countries except China, Mexico and Canada. This duty was implemented on April 5th.
This duty has never been implemented in Canada or Mexico, and neither will be included in the 10% basic duty now, a White House official said.
The duties imposed on Canada and Mexico remain unchanged, according to the same source.
Trade transactions under the agreement USMCA will not be subject to duties while trade -offs outside USMCA They are charged with 25% duty.