The world braces for Trump’s reciprocal tariffs on April 2 – “What they charge us, we charge them”

The world braces for Trump’s reciprocal tariffs on April 2 – “What they charge us, we charge them”

On April 2, dubbed “Liberation Day” by President Trump, the U.S. will impose new “reciprocal” tariffs on imports, escalating trade tensions with key partners.
While countries like China, Mexico, and Canada are already expected to be hit hardest, many European and Asian economies will likely see a huge impact, prompting global warnings of retaliation, trade wars and a global economic slowdown.

U.S. imports from Mexico, Canada and China— explained in 3 charts

U.S. imports from Mexico, Canada and China— explained in 3 charts

Trump’s second presidency comes with a series of executive actions—most focusing on making the country more self-reliant, and reducing dependence on foreign economies. We delve into the data to uncover where China, Mexico, and Canada really stand as key trading partners of the U.S. — all in just 3 charts