Trump slaps massive tariffs on EU, India, Taiwan and Switzerland in sweeping trade crackdown

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“U.S. imports from China fell to 28.3 billion in April, the lowest since March 2020 amid rising tariffs and trade uncertainty.”
https://www.tipranks.com/news/u-s-imports-from-china-at-lowest-level-since-2020-as-trade-deficit-halves

“President Trump has warned that the European Union could face 35 % tariffs unless it meets a $600 billion investment commitment that he called a gift.”
https://www.nypost.com/2025/08/05/us-news/trump-threatens-to-ratchet-up-tariffs-on-eu-if-it-fails-to-invest-600b-in-us/

“India has slammed the United States and EU for double standards over Russia trade, noting US continues to import key Russian materials while threatening India over oil purchases.”
https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-accuses-eu-us-double-standard-over-russian-trade-2025-08-05/

“Trump plans substantial tariff hikes on Indian semiconductors and pharmaceuticals within 24 hours.”
https://www.indiatimes.com/trending/donald-trump-targets-india-over-russian-oil-plans-major-tariff-hike-new-delhi-calls-out-eus-double-standards-665931.html

Imports from China are now lower than in March 2020. That is massive. Trump is using tariffs as a blunt tool and a threat. He is demanding Europe deliver $600 billion or face 35 % rates. He is slapping big tariffs on Switzerland for drug exports and on Taiwan for chips because they don’t import those goods. Now he is targeting India with higher tariffs over semiconductors and pharma. India hit back hard, pointing out the US still buys uranium and palladium from Russia. This trade campaign is a power play. It reeks of bullying rather than strategy. Brace for trade chaos and economic backlash.




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