Trump threatens 25% tariffs on foreign cars and semiconductor chips

18/02/2025 22:39 The Guardian

White House has raised threat of levies as a means to bolster US economy, ignoring warnings trade wars could derail itDonald Trump stood firm against warnings that his threatened trade war risks derailing the US economy, claiming his administration could hit foreign cars with tariffs of around 25% within weeks.Semiconductor chips and drugs are set to face higher duties, Trump told reporters at a news conference on Tuesday. Continue reading...

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