The trade war that had announced that Donald Trump would have launched a new phase Monday, with the signing of an executive decree foreseen customs duties 25% In steel and aluminum ‘No exception’.

“Today I simplify our customs duties on steel and aluminum, so that the whole world understands what they mean. It is 25%, with no exemption. For all countries »the Republican told the White House.

However, he confirmed that there is a discharge for Australia, a few hours after statements about what Prime Minister Anthony Albanesi did because of the US president of the trading ‘Surplus’ With his country’s ally in Oceania.

“We don’t want to hurt other countries, but we have been exploiting us for years.”the Republican argued at the Oval Office.

Other countries

The measure he announced will be particularly hurting the Canadathe main steel and aluminum supplier of USA.

OR Brazilthe Mexico and the South Korea They are also important suppliers of these metals.

The Confederation of Steelworms BritainUK Steel has expressed concern about the “devastating blow” in the area that was already having a speed.

The announcement may also have a poisonous impact on some areas of activity in the US.

“Steel and aluminum are critical raw materials for US industries, including exports”warned the Morris Obstfeld, Expert at the Peterson Institute for the international economy.

Customs duties may cause “major” offer shockhe added by talking to the French Agency.

During his first term (2017-2021), Donald Trump had already imposed a 25% duty on steel and 10% on aluminum.

After lifting these measures, in most of them, he and his democratic successor Joe Biden.

Still, Donald Trump announced Sunday that will announce“(Today) Tuesday or (the day after tomorrow) Wednesday”, Young, ‘Rewarding Customs Offices’ to balance the taxation of products imported into the US in the way taxed American products abroad.

Customs duties are a key lever in Donald Trump’s economic policy, which seeks to reduce the US trade deficit by putting pressure on his country’s financial partners.

Their reactions are varied, including promises of retaliation as appeal efforts.

THE French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Baro assured yesterday that The European Union will ‘reciprocate’as he did during the Republican’s first term. The EU had targeted emblematic American products at the time, such as Bourbon or Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

“There is no hesitation when it comes to protecting our interests”the French Foreign Minister said on the TF1 television network.

To Germanythe largest European economy, the Minister of Economy and Climate Robert Habek called “We continue on the path of working with the US.”

OR European Commission For her part she said she had not received ‘No notice’ For new customs duties.

Until now, Donald Trump has been pressure on the US partners and the country that considers the big opponent, China: all imported Chinese products have been subjected to 10%additional duties last Tuesday, beyond those already implemented.

The Chinese Representation measures, targeted duties on some American products, came into force yesterday. They concern US goods worth $ 14 billion. The duties announced by Mr Trump concern Chinese goods worth $ 525 billion.

Representative of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, the Guo Jiakun, reiterated yesterday the fixed Chinese position that there is no “Winner in trade or customs war”.

A week ago, Donald Trump threatened the Mexico and Canada With 25%generalized duties, before postponing this decision for a month before it is even implemented.

In terms of Chinadecided not to be imposed as it had announced duties on parcels worth of at least $ 800, which would hit platforms such as Shein and Temu.