Here are the first international reactions:
Beijing said it “firmly opposes” the new tariffs on its exports, and vowed “countermeasures to safeguard its own rights and interests”.
- Germany -
“The EU is now called upon to act together and with necessary force, while continuing to signal its willingness to negotiate,“ the VDA said.
- Japan -
“The unilateral tariff measures taken by the US are extremely regrettable, and I have again strongly urged (Washington) not to apply them to Japan,“ he said.
- UK -
He added, though, that “nothing is off the table,“ stating: “We have a range of tools at our disposal and we will not hesitate to act.”
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticised the new US tariffs on imports from the EU and urged a deal, warning a trade war would only weaken the West.
“We will do everything we can to work for a deal with the United States, aiming to prevent a trade war that would inevitably weaken the West in favour of other global actors.”
Prime Minister Mark Carney warned the tariffs will “fundamentally change the global trading system”.
- Brazil -
The law was approved unanimously by the House of Representatives after receiving the Senate's green light.
- Australia -
“These tariffs are not unexpected, but let me be clear: they are totally unwarranted,“ he said.
After Switzerland was hit with 31 percent tariffs, President Karin Keller-Sutter said the government would quickly decide what to do next.
- Ireland -
The Irish government would now “reflect” with EU partners on the next steps, but “any action should be proportionate, aimed at defending the interests of our businesses, workers and citizens”, he said.
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said the government had a “strong plan” to handle a 36 percent levy and hopes to negotiate a reduction, saying the government would take steps to mitigate the impact.
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said the new measures threatened global prosperity.
“Saddened to see all that jeopardised due to an -- for Europe -- unwanted trade war.”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Trump had made a wrong move in imposing the sweeping tariffs.
“The US government now believes that by raising tariffs on its imports in general, it can increase its own production, wealth, and employment; in my opinion, this could be a big mistake,“ he said.
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