Thursday, April 3, 2025

Here Are Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs By Country. Topping List At 50% Are...

The following is a partial list of reciprocal tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump during his April 2 press conference.

All nations will be subject to at least a 10% tariff going forward, while dozens of countries listed below that the administration identified as having high barriers on US goods will be subject to higher "reciprocal" rates. The new levies stack on top of existing tariffs, like the 20% fentanyl-related tax Trump previously imposed on Chinese goods. A previous exemption for short-term goods is also being closed.

There are some exemptions, including Canada and Mexico, which are subject to previously announced tariffs. Certain goods from key industries - including steel, aluminum, automobiles, copper, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and lumber - are also exempt from these rates. Instead, they'll be tariffed at rates either already determined or soon to be determined by the president.

Country/Region Country/Region Tariff* US Reciprocal Tariffs
Afghanistan 49% 10%
Albania 10% 10%
Algeria 59% 30%
Andorra 10% 10%
Angola 63% 32%
Anguilla 10% 10%
Antigua and Barbuda 10% 10%
Argentina 10% 10%
Armenia 10% 10%
Aruba 10% 10%
Australia 10% 10%
Azerbaijan 10% 10%
Bahamas 10% 10%
Bahrain 10% 10%
Bangladesh 74% 37%
Barbados 10% 10%
Belize 10% 10%
Benin 10% 10%
Bermuda 10% 10%
Bhutan 10% 10%
Bolivia 20% 10%
Bosnia and Herzegovina 70% 35%
Botswana 74% 37%
Brazil 10% 10%
British Indian Ocean Territory 10% 10%
British Virgin Islands 10% 10%
Brunei 47% 24%
Burma 88% 44%
Burundi 10% 10%
Cabo Verde 10% 10%
Cambodia 97% 49%
Cameroon 22% 11%
Cayman Islands 10% 10%
Central African Republic 10% 10%
Chad 26% 13%
Chile 10% 10%
China 67% 34%
Christmas Island 10% 10%
Cocos (Keeling) Islands 10% 10%
Colombia 10% 10%
Comoros 10% 10%
Congo (Brazzaville) 10% 10%
Congo (Kinshasa) 22% 11%
Cook Islands 10% 10%
Costa Rica 17% 10%
Cote d'Ivoire 41% 21%
Curacao 10% 10%
Djibouti 10% 10%
Dominica 10% 10%
Dominican Republic 10% 10%
Ecuador 12% 10%
Egypt 10% 10%
El Salvador 10% 10%
Equatorial Guinea 25% 13%
Eritrea 10% 10%
Eswatini 10% 10%
Ethiopia 10% 10%
EU 39% 20%
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) 82% 41%
Fiji 63% 32%
French Guiana 10% 10%
French Polynesia 10% 10%
Gabon 10% 10%
Gambia 10% 10%
Georgia 10% 10%
Ghana 17% 10%
Gibraltar 10% 10%
Grenada 10% 10%
Guadeloupe 10% 10%
Guatemala 10% 10%
Guinea 10% 10%
Guinea-Bissau 10% 10%
Guyana 76% 38%
Haiti 10% 10%
Heard and McDonald Islands 10% 10%
Honduras 10% 10%
Iceland 10% 10%
India 52% 26%
Indonesia 64% 32%
Iran 10% 10%
Iraq 78% 39%
Israel 33% 17%
Jamaica 10% 10%
Japan 46% 24%
Jordan 40% 20%
Kazakhstan 54% 27%
Kenya 10% 10%
Kiribati 10% 10%
Kosovo 10% 10%
Kuwait 10% 10%
Kyrgyzstan 10% 10%
Laos 95% 48%
Lebanon 10% 10%
Lesotho 99% 50%
Liberia 10% 10%
Libya 61% 31%
Liechtenstein 73% 37%
Madagascar 93% 47%
Malawi 34% 17%
Malaysia 47% 24%
Maldives 10% 10%
Mali 10% 10%
Marshall Islands 10% 10%
Martinique 10% 10%
Mauritania 10% 10%
Mauritius 80% 40%
Mayotte 10% 10%
Micronesia 10% 10%
Moldova 61% 31%
Monaco 10% 10%
Mongolia 10% 10%
Montenegro 10% 10%
Montserrat 10% 10%
Morocco 10% 10%
Mozambique 31% 16%
Namibia 42% 21%
Nauru 59% 30%
Nepal 10% 10%
New Zealand 20% 10%
Nicaragua 36% 18%
Niger 10% 10%
Nigeria 27% 14%
Norfolk Island 58% 29%
North Macedonia 65% 33%
Norway 30% 15%
Oman 10% 10%
Pakistan 58% 29%
Panama 10% 10%
Papua New Guinea 15% 10%
Paraguay 10% 10%
Peru 10% 10%
Philippines 34% 17%
Qatar 10% 10%
Reunion 73% 37%
Rwanda 10% 10%
Saint Elena 15% 10%
Saint Kitts and Nevis 10% 10%
Saint Lucia 10% 10%
Saint Pierre and Miquelon 99% 50%
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 10% 10%
Samoa 10% 10%
San Marino 10% 10%
São Tomé and Príncipe 10% 10%
Saudi Arabia 10% 10%
Senegal 10% 10%
Serbia 74% 37%
Sierra Leone 10% 10%
Singapore 10% 10%
Sint Maarten 10% 10%
Solomon Islands 10% 10%
South Africa 60% 30%
South Korea 50% 25%
South Sudan 10% 10%
Sri Lanka 88% 44%
Sudan 10% 10%
Suriname 10% 10%
Svalbard and Jan Mayen 10% 10%
Switzerland 61% 31%
Syria 81% 41%
Taiwan 64% 32%
Tajikistan 10% 10%
Tanzania 10% 10%
Thailand 72% 36%
Timor-Leste 10% 10%
Togo 10% 10%
Tokelau 10% 10%
Tonga 10% 10%
Trinidad and Tobago 12% 10%
Tunisia 55% 28%
Turkey 10% 10%
Turkmenistan 10% 10%
Turks and Caicos Islands 10% 10%
Tuvalu 10% 10%
Uganda 20% 10%
Ukraine 10% 10%
United Arab Emirates 10% 10%
United Kingdom 10% 10%
Uruguay 10% 10%
Uzbekistan 10% 10%
Vanuatu 44% 22%
Venezuela 29% 15%
Vietnam 90% 46%
Yemen 10% 10%
Zambia 33% 17%
Zimbabwe 35% 18%

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Trump's Tariff Timeline: What Was Announced And When It Takes Effect

US President Donald Trump has reignited a global trade war, imposing sweeping tariffs on China (34 per cent), the European Union (20 per cent), and retaliatory ones on India (26 per cent). The move targets key sectors such as automobiles, dairy, steel, and electronics.

Declaring the tariff rollout as "Liberation Day," President Trump said, "For decades, our country has been looted and plundered. Today marks the rebirth of American industry." His administration argues that the new tariffs level the playing field by countering unfair foreign trade barriers.

Trump's Trade War: A Timeline Of Tariffs And Retaliations

January 20 - United States to the World

America First Trade Policy memo released, outlining US trade priorities.

February 1 - Canada to the US (Retaliation)

Canada imposes tariffs on food, appliances, apparel, and vehicles in response to US actions.

February 1 - US to Canada, Mexico, China

Trump announces 25 per cent tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and an additional 10 per cent on China, which came into effect on February 4.

February 3 - Mexico to the (De-escalation)

Mexico reaches a deal to pause US tariffs for one month.

February 3 - Canada to US (De-escalation)

Canada agrees to pause US tariffs for a month.

February 4 - China to US (Retaliation)

China imposes 10-15 per cent tariffs on US agricultural products.

February 4 - US to China

US enforces the 10 per cent tariff announced earlier on February 1.

February 5 - US to China (De-escalation)

US amends tariff rules, restoring duty-free treatment for low-value imports.

February 10 - US to the World

Trump announces 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.

February 13 - US to the World

A memo outlines plans to counter nonreciprocal trade agreements.

February 21 - US to the World

US issues a memo detailing plans for foreign investment handling and concerns over digital services taxes affecting US tech firms.

February 25 - US to the World

White House requests an investigation into copper imports and their impact on national security.

March 1 - US to the World

The US launches an investigation into timber imports and their national security risks.

March 4 - Canada to US (Retaliation)

Canada imposes 25 per cent tariffs on 155 billion Canadian dollars worth of US imports, some taking effect immediately.

March 4 - China to US (Retaliation)

China announces new tariffs on US farm exports and launches investigations into US companies.

March 4 - US to Canada

US enforces 10 per cent tariffs on oil and energy imports and 25 per cent on other imports.

March 4 - US to Mexico

US imposes 25 per cent tariffs on all Mexican imports.

March 4 - US to China

White House raises China tariffs from 10 per cent to 20 per cent.

March 6 - US to Canada (De-escalation)

US exempts Canadian imports meeting USMCA origin requirements and lowers potash tariffs.

March 6 - US to Mexico (De-escalation)

Similar to Canada, Mexico's USMCA-compliant imports receive exemptions and lower potash tariffs.

March 12 - European Union to US (Retaliation)

EU announces "rebalancing" tariffs on US imports in response to American tariffs.

March 12 - US to the World

US tariffs on steel and aluminum officially take effect.

March 20 - US to the World

Trump signs an executive order to boost domestic mining and mineral processing.

March 25 - US to the World

US announces secondary tariffs of 25 per cent on third-party importers of Venezuelan oil, effective April 2.

March 26 - US to the World

White House confirms a 25 per cent tariff on imported automobiles and parts, effective April 3.

April 2 - US to the World

Trump announces "reciprocal tariffs", mirroring foreign tariffs at half their imposed rate. A universal 10 per cent tariff applies to all imports and will come into action starting April 5. The higher country-specific tariffs would begin from April 9.

Upcoming Tariffs On Auto Parts

A separate executive order announced that a 25 per cent tariff on auto components would take effect before May 3.



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Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Elon Musk "Hater" Charged For Carving 'Swastika' On Tesla Owner's Car

A self-described Elon Musk "hater" is facing multiple charges in Pennsylvania after he allegedly carved a Nazi symbol, which bears resemblance to swastika, on a Tesla and was confronted by its owner. Chadd Ritenbaugh, 55, was captured on camera apologising for his actions after the Tesla owner approached him outside a Doylestown Planet Fitness where he had parked his white SUV on March 24.

First, the Tesla video caught an intruder parking his vehicle next to it, abruptly jumping out, looking around and crouching to scribble something on the car.

The footage showed a 5'9" white male suspect with brown hair, spectacles, and a grey hat, the police said. He was seen wearing sweatpants, a black puffer coat, a light-coloured undershirt, and a blue and red bag with white stripes.

Mr Ritenbaugh exited his silver Lexus, ducked behind the car, and used an unidentified object to scratch into the side of the Tesla, according to Central Bucks Regional PD.

Next, cell phone footage showed the Tesla owner confronting Mr Ritenbaugh repeatedly before he was detained, asking if he had used a key to scratch a 'swastika' onto the vehicle.

Mr Ritenbaugh apologetically said, "I'm sorry, I have nothing against your car, and I have nothing against you." He remarked, "Obviously, I have something against Elon Musk."

Upon returning home, the victim noticed new damage to their Tesla that looked like "scratches in the shape of a swastika," The New York Post reported.

The suspect was reportedly identified by Planet Fitness employees based on his membership when he entered Planet Fitness at 09:24 on March 24, with the same bag and dressed in the same attire.

Mr Ritenbaugh has been charged with criminal mischief, harassment, and disorderly conduct.

This was only the most recent in a string of vandalism incidents targeting Tesla businesses and owners worldwide.

Elon Musk's appointment as US President Donald Trump's chief cost-cutter with the Department of Environmental Efficiency (DOGE) has been a major contributing factor to the hostility against electric vehicle manufacturer.

Tesla owners are trading in their cars at never-before-seen prices. According to Edmunds, March marked the largest percentage of Tesla trade-ins ever, with owners choosing to buy new or used vehicles from other manufacturers.



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Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Over 300, Not 74, Workers Trapped Under Bangkok Skyscraper Rubble: Sources

Signs of life were detected in the ruins of the 30-story skyscraper that collapsed in Bangkok following the deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck neighboring Myanmar last week. According to official figures, as many as 74 people are feared to be still buried in the rubble, however, sources told NDTV that the number can be as high as 300 to 400.

So far, 13 bodies have been pulled out from the rubble of the unfinished tower, which was being built for Thailand's State Audit Office by a Chinese company and a Thai construction firm. Rescuers were continuing search and rescue efforts on Tuesday to find people trapped three days after a massive quake in Southeast Asia that killed at least 2,000.

Officials and locals, who did not wish to be named, told NDTV that most of the construction workers buried under the debris are from neighbouring Myanmar, which has been ravaged by four years of civil war sparked when the army ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's civilian government in 2021.

"At least 50-60 people trapped in the rubble are Burmese. Myanmar is one of the poorest countries in Asia, and a lot of workers come to  Bangkok for menial jobs," they said.

Meanwhile, Thai authorities have started investigating a Chinese-backed company over the collapse of the skyscraper, the only Bangkok building to completely crumble by the massive tremors. Thailand's anti-corruption watchdog had earlier flagged to authorities irregularities it found in the construction of the building before it collapsed.

A Reuters report said that tests have found that the materials gathered at the site indicated the presence of substandard steel among the wreckage, which has been sent for further analysis. A report on this is expected to arrive this week.

Construction of the building began in 2020 and is being carried out by a joint venture between Italian Thai Development PCL and China Railway Number 10 (Thailand) Ltd, a local unit of China's state-owned China Railway Group.

The construction has been on a halt for a long time and restarted recently. The government had threatened to cancel the project in January due to delays and potential corner-cutting.

Thai police on Sunday detained four Chinese nationals, who were employed by the construction company, trying to remove important documents from their office at the collapse site.

Rescue Efforts Underway

Scanning machines and sniffer dogs have been deployed at the unfinished skyscraper, and Bangkok's Deputy Governor Tavida Kamolvej said rescuers were urgently working out how to access an area where signs of life had been detected, three days on from the quake.

Realistic chances of survival diminish after 72 hours, she said, adding: "We have to speed up. We're not going to stop even after 72 hours."

In central Myanmar, rescuers freed four people, including a pregnant woman and a girl, from collapsed buildings in the city of Mandalay near the epicentre of Friday's earthquake.



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US Government To Review $9 Billion Harvard Funding Over 'Anti-Semitism'

The US government will review $9 billion of funding for Harvard University over alleged anti-Semitism on campus, authorities said Monday, after it cut millions from Columbia University, which has also seen fierce pro-Palestinian student protests.

President Donald Trump has aggressively targeted prestigious universities that saw bitter protests sparked by Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza, stripping their federal funds and directing immigration officers to deport foreign student demonstrators, including those with green cards.

Officials would look at $255.6 million in contracts between Harvard and the government, as well as $8.7 billion in multi-year grant commitments to the prestigious Ivy League institution, the General Services Administration said in a statement.

Critics argue that the Trump administration's campaign is retributive and will have a chilling effect on free speech, while its supporters insist it is necessary to restore order to campuses and to protect Jewish students.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon said "Harvard's failure to protect students on campus from anti-Semitic discrimination -- all while promoting divisive ideologies over free inquiry -- has put its reputation in serious jeopardy." 

"Harvard can right these wrongs and restore itself to a campus dedicated to academic excellence and truth-seeking, where all students feel safe on its campus," she added.

In a statement, Harvard president Alan Garner said: "If this funding is stopped, it will halt life-saving research and imperil important scientific research and innovation."

"The government has informed us that they are considering this action because they are concerned that the University has not fulfilled its obligations to curb and combat antisemitic harassment."

Garner objected to this characterization, saying the university "strengthened our rules and our approach to disciplining those who violate them" over the past 15 months as a means of addressing anti-Semitism on campus.

Trump has also targeted New York's Columbia University, initially putting $400 million of funding under review, detaining for deportation a graduate student linked to the protests, and seeking to arrest others.

Columbia then announced a package of concessions to the government around defining anti-Semitism, policing protests and oversight for specific academic departments.

They stopped short, however, of meeting some of the more strident demands of the Trump administration, which nonetheless welcomed the Ivy League college's proposals.

"Today's actions by the Task Force follow a similar ongoing review of Columbia University," said Monday's official statement. 

"That review led to Columbia agreeing to comply with nine preconditions for further negotiations regarding a return of cancelled federal funds."

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Monday, March 31, 2025

Indian-American Executive Ajay Anand Named To Leadership Role At Wharton

An Indian-American executive has been named to a leadership role at an inaugural programme at the prestigious Wharton School, bringing his industry-leading expertise to advise faculty and mentor students in the field of Artificial Intelligence and analytics.

Ajay Anand, Senior Vice President, Global Services, Strategy and Business Services, at Johnson & Johnson, has been named as the inaugural Executive in Residence at the Wharton AI & Analytics Initiative (WAIAI), a statement issued here said.

The statement added that the Wharton AI & Analytics Initiative is launching the exclusive Executive in Residence programme to bring industry-leading expertise into the heart of Wharton's AI research and student initiatives.

Each year, select executives from top organisations will work alongside faculty and students to bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI research and real-world industry challenges.

Anand and Senior Director ERP, Digital & IT Strategy, The Hershey Company Achim Welter have been named the inaugural Executives in Residence.

As Executives in Residence, the leaders will advise the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton faculty, helping shape AI research to align with business needs; mentor students, and guide future AI innovators in WAIAI-sponsored projects like the Wharton AI & Analytics Accelerator.

Share insights at premier conferences, contributing as keynote speakers and expert panellists and judge high-stakes AI competitions, including WAIAI Hack-AI-thons and the Venture Lab Startup Challenge.

The statement on Thursday from Wharton noted that Anand brings more than 26 years of “transformational leadership, driving strategic impact across consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and telecommunications. A dynamic force in business and technology, he has led global initiatives that redefine industries.” It said the breadth and depth of their “expertise make them uniquely positioned to shape WAIAI's future and mentor the next generation of AI pioneers.” Anand holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, and an MBA from Drexel University in Philadelphia.

Beyond his corporate leadership, he is an influential voice in the data and digital transformation community, serving on the Global Editorial Board of CDO Magazine, where he shares insights on the future of healthcare through data and AI. Additionally, he serves as an independent board member for USA Table Tennis (USATT).

Expressing his enthusiasm for the role, Anand said, “It is an honour to join the Wharton AI & Analytics Initiative as Executive in Residence. I am excited to collaborate with Wharton's esteemed faculty, talented students, and industry leaders to explore the transformative potential of AI and analytics.” In his role at Wharton, Anand will apply his extensive expertise in digital transformation and business services to further the Initiative's mission of driving the practical application of artificial intelligence and analytics in business innovation.

According to information on the Wharton website, the Wharton AI & Analytics Initiative (WAIAI) is advancing the exploration of cutting-edge technology and the development of analytics methods in modern business, with the keen understanding that artificial intelligence and data science are transforming how we live, learn, and work.

Led by Vice Dean Eric Bradlow — professor of marketing, statistics and data science, economics, and education — WAIAI spearheads innovative student learning experiences, faculty research opportunities, and partnerships with industry experts and practitioners. 

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Living Nostradamus Predicts WWIII Nearing With Hybrid Warfare Chaos

Athos Salome, known as the 'Living Nostradamus', has issued yet another warning about the possibility of World War III. Sharing the chilling insights, the self-proclaimed living psychic said the global war will be sparked by "sabotage and hybrid warfare" which has been triggered by events that have already happened this year.

The Brazilian, who has previously gained attention for his predictions of global events including the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, told people to "pay attention to the signs" as the dangerous global crisis was unfolding in real-time.

He pointed out the destruction of the undersea fibre optic cable between Latvia and Sweden, earlier this year, which could be part of the hybrid warfare.

"These attacks continue to happen, which has led NATO to increase security measures in the area, while the European Union develops emergency procedures to protect critical infrastructure," Mr Salome was quoted as saying by Mirror.

"Submarine cables maintain the modern communications infrastructure as its fundamental elements. When these structures are destroyed, they produce digital blackouts that jeopardise military capabilities and also cause major economic instability."

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He added that the domino effect could lead to major confrontations whilst adding that tensions between China and Russia will rise in the future, especially in the South China Sea.

"Today, we live in an era of hybrid warfare, where the destruction of an internet cable can have just as devastating implications as a military attack. If the destruction of the cables in the Baltic really is an act of sabotage, what will NATO's response be? How will Russia react to a possible formal indictment? And, most importantly, how far could this escalation take us?"

Mr Salome has been nicknamed after Nostradamus, a French astrologer and physician who lived in the 1500s and predicted some of the modern-day epochal moments such as Adolf Hitler's rise to power, the September 11 attacks and the COVID-19 pandemic.



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