On April 8, the minimum baseline tariff imposed by the Trump administration on all imported goods to the United States took effect on April 5, 2025, while higher reciprocal tariffs (targeting specific countries such as 34% for China, 46% for Vietnam) will take effect on April 9, 2025, and the 25% industry-specific tariffs on imported automobiles and parts have taken effect on April 3, 2025. In response, multiple governments have taken the following actions:
Japan: The Trade Minister stated they will "swiftly and boldly" analyze the impact and seek U.S. exemption, with no retaliatory tariffs implemented yet. Japan's Minister of Economic Revitalization and Chief Negotiator for U.S. Tariffs, Akira Akazawa, will visit the United States soon to negotiate tariffs with U.S. Treasury Secretary Besent. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is considering visiting the United States to meet with President Trump while monitoring the progress of ministerial negotiations.
South Korea: The government stated there is "still room for negotiation" and has not taken retaliatory measures, focusing on supporting the automotive industry. The Korean trade representative has departed for the U.S. to coordinate steel and automotive tariffs.
European Union: The European Commission plans to implement preliminary retaliatory tariffs on U.S. steel and aluminum in mid-April and is preparing comprehensive measures against U.S. services and products.
China: The Ministry of Commerce stated it will take "resolute countermeasures," including imposing 34% tariffs on U.S. goods and restricting rare earth exports.
Canada: Imposed 25% retaliatory tariffs on $3 billion of U.S. goods while seeking negotiations to reduce impact. Mexico: The president stated no "tit-for-tat" strategy will be adopted, emphasizing border enforcement to avoid reciprocal tariffs.
India: Considering reducing tariffs on $23 billion of U.S. goods in exchange for relief, while analyzing the impact.
Australia: The Prime Minister stated no retaliatory tariffs will be imposed on the U.S., seeking negotiation to remove the 10% baseline tariff.
Brazil: Passed a reciprocity law allowing tariff increases on U.S. goods and considering filing a complaint with the WTO.
United Kingdom: The Foreign Secretary stated efforts are being made to reach a trade agreement with the U.S. to cancel tariffs, with retaliatory measures not yet ruled out. Russia: Increased tariffs on some U.S. goods and accelerated "de-dollarization" of trade.
New Zealand: The Prime Minister stated the 10% general tariff rate seems to have no room for negotiation. Reaffirmed Singapore will not impose retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. Will strengthen ties with partners committed to free and open trade. The U.S. is taking a protectionist path, but the rest of the world need not follow this trend.
