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what tariffs do countries have on us goods
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Here’s an overview of recent tariffs imposed by countries on imports from the United States, based on data as of early August 2025 (note: many measures are either active or pending implementation starting August 1 or 7, 2025):
Major Country-Specific Tariff Rates (Reciprocal Tariffs on U.S. Goods)
| Country / Region | Tariff Rate (Approx.) | Status / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| European Union | ~15% (original plan ~20%) | Reduced under new U.S.–EU deal Farm Management+15Avalara+15Reddit+15Financial Times+2New York Post+2The Guardian+7Trade Compliance Resource Hub+7Financial Times+7 |
| Canada | 25% → 35% on Aug 1, 2025 | 25% currently active AvalaraDLA Piperinc.nutfruit.org |
| Mexico | 25% → 30% on Aug 1, 2025 | Active unless goods comply with USMCA: 0% for compliant, 10% for energy/potash Avalarainc.nutfruit.org |
| China | ~10% in-place; up to ~34% planned | 30% baseline after pause; targeted agricultural & LNG tariffs still in place AvalaraChina BriefingTrade Compliance Resource Hub |
| India | ~10% baseline; up to ~25% planned | Reciprocal tariffs delayed until Aug 1; original plan was 26% AvalaraTrade Compliance Resource Hub |
| Indonesia | ~10% baseline; up to ~19% planned | Reciprocal delayed; new agreement targets 19% AvalaraTrade Compliance Resource Hub+1 |
| Japan | ~10% baseline; 15% planned | Originally ~25%; reduced to 15% under recent framework AvalaraTrade Compliance Resource Hub+1 |
| South Korea | ~10% baseline; 25% planned | Delayed until Aug; 25% under Exec Order AvalaraDLA Piper |
| Switzerland | ~10% baseline; 31% planned | Delayed; originally scheduled for early August AvalaraDLA Piper |
| Taiwan | ~10% baseline; 32% planned | Reciprocal tariffs paused until Aug 1 AvalaraDLA Piper |
| Thailand | ~10% baseline; 36% planned | Delayed until Aug 1 AvalaraDLA Piper |
| Vietnam | ~10% baseline; 20% planned | Under new US–Vietnam deal, Vietnam will apply 0% tariffs; U.S. applies 20% inc.nutfruit.orgNew York PostAvalara |
| United Kingdom | ~10% baseline; active at 10% | U.K. shakes out at 10% reciprocal tariff from April AvalaraDLA Piperjusdaglobal.com |
| Pakistan | ~10% baseline; 29% planned | Delayed until Aug 1 AvalaraDLA Piper |
| Bangladesh | ~10% baseline; 35–37% planned | Paused until Aug 1; final rate ~35% AvalaraTrade Compliance Resource Hub |
| Cambodia | ~10% baseline; 36–49% planned | Paused until Aug 1; planned ~36% AvalaraTrade Compliance Resource Hub |
| Brazil | ~10% baseline; up to 50% planned | High tariffs under planned measures DLA Piperinc.nutfruit.org |
| South Africa, Laos, Jordan, Iraq, others | ~10% baseline; up to 30–40% planned | Various country‐specific notifications; effective from August block DLA PiperTrade Compliance Resource Hub+1 |
Additional Context
- The baseline **10% **tariff reflects most-favored-nation (WTO) rates common across many countries in early 2025Reddit+9Avalara+9China Briefing+9.
- Many country-specific higher rates were announced as part of Trump’s “reciprocal tariff” policy (executive orders beginning Feb–Apr 2025), but several were paused pending negotiations or adjusted based on new bilateral trade deals.
- Countries negotiated bilateral arrangements with the U.S., resulting in reduced reciprocal rates (e.g., EU deal at 15%, Japan, Indonesia, Vietnam frameworks) New York Post+6Farm Management+6DLA Piper+6.
- Vietnam notably agreed to 0% tariffs on U.S. goods in exchange for the U.S. applying a 20% rate on goods of Vietnamese origininc.nutfruit.org+1.
Bottom Line
- As of early August 2025, most countries apply a 10% baseline rate on U.S. exports under WTO terms.
- Higher reciprocal tariffs—from ~15% to 40%+—are being enacted or are pending for many countries, but negotiated agreements and policy pauses mean actual applied rates vary by country.
- Trade agreements are actively reshaping actual tariffs, with many nations securing lower rates via negotiated deals.
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If you’d like detailed breakdowns by product category (e.g. agriculture, automotive, dairy) or want to check a particular country’s current applied rates, let me know! You can also access official international databases like the World Integrated Trade Solution (WITS) for granular, product-level tariff data China BriefingWikipedia.
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You said:
did these countries have tariffs before Trump imposed his
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Yes, many countries already had tariffs on U.S. goods before Trump imposed his tariffs—but they were generally much lower and governed by World Trade Organization (WTO) rules, free trade agreements (like NAFTA, USMCA, etc.), or bilateral trade deals.
Here’s a breakdown:
Before Trump’s Tariffs (Pre-2018/2025 Tariff Spikes)
Most Countries
- Applied “most favored nation” (MFN) tariff rates to U.S. goods — typically between 0%–10% for many goods, especially industrial and manufactured items.
- Some sectors (like agriculture, textiles, or autos) had higher tariffs, depending on the country and product.
European Union
- MFN tariffs on U.S. goods averaged around 2%–4% for industrial goods.
- Agricultural tariffs could be 10%–20% or higher, depending on quotas and classifications.
- No broad tariffs against U.S. goods pre-2018 unless retaliating to U.S. actions (e.g. steel/aluminum tariffs under Trump).
Canada
- Under NAFTA (pre-USMCA), virtually zero tariffs on most U.S. goods.
- Some dairy, poultry, eggs faced high tariffs due to supply management system.
- Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs (25%) in 2018 in response to Trump’s steel/aluminum tariffs.
Mexico
- Also under NAFTA: 0% tariffs on most U.S. goods.
- Applied some tariffs in 2018–2019 in retaliation, but mostly resolved under USMCA.
China
- Before the 2018–2020 trade war, average tariffs on U.S. goods were about 8%–10%, with some agricultural and tech goods facing higher rates.
- China raised tariffs in retaliation to U.S. Section 301 tariffs starting in 2018, peaking at 25%–40% for certain U.S. products like soybeans, LNG, and cars.
India
- Long known for high average tariffs (~13.8% avg MFN), particularly on agriculture and consumer goods.
- U.S. complained that India was one of the most protectionist major economies.
- Before 2019, India had higher tariffs than most G20 peers on U.S. goods, but not as part of a tit-for-tat.
Japan
- Generally low tariffs on U.S. industrial goods (0%–5%).
- Some sensitive products (e.g. rice, beef) had higher tariffs, but these were governed under bilateral agreements and WTO quotas.
South Korea
- Under KORUS FTA, many U.S. goods entered duty-free or with phased tariff reductions.
- No large-scale retaliatory tariffs until Trump’s policy changes.
Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, etc.
- MFN tariffs typically 10%–20% on average.
- No special tariffs on U.S. goods before 2018 unless responding to Trump’s actions.
Summary: Pre-Trump Tariffs on U.S. Goods
| Region/Country | Avg. Tariff on U.S. Goods (pre-Trump) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| EU | ~2%–4% (industrial); 10–20% (agri) | WTO rules, some agri protections |
| Canada | ~0% (NAFTA); High on dairy/poultry | NAFTA in place, few tariffs |
| Mexico | ~0% (NAFTA) | Tariff-free under NAFTA |
| China | ~8%–10% average | Pre-trade war levels |
| India | ~13% average | High baseline tariffs, not retaliatory |
| Japan | ~0%–5% on most goods | Higher on specific agri |
| South Korea | ~0% under KORUS | FTA reduced most tariffs |
| Vietnam, Thailand | ~10%–20% average | Normal MFN/WTO rates |
| Brazil, Argentina | ~10%–15% avg | Higher for processed foods, industrial goods |
Key Difference Post-Trump
- Trump’s tariffs (starting in 2018 and ramping again in 2025) triggered a wave of retaliatory tariffs from many countries, which were targeted, punitive, and often higher than pre-existing levels.
- For example, where Canada once had zero tariffs under NAFTA, it imposed 25% on U.S. steel/aluminum in response to Trump’s Section 232 tariffs.
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