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Analysis Trump Unveils Sweeping Reciprocal Tariff Plan U.S. officials will set tariff rates in the coming months, with sweeping ramifications for global trade. An illustration of Alexandra Sharp, World Brief newsletter writer Alexandra Sharp By Alexandra Sharp , the World Brief writer at Foreign Policy . U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks after signing an executive order on reciprocal tariffs at the White House. U.S. President Donald Trump, joined by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, delivers remarks after signing a presidential memo on reciprocal tariffs at the White House in Washington on Feb. 13. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images My FP: Follow topics and authors to get straight to what you like. Exclusively for FP subscribers. Subscribe Now | Log In United States February 13, 2025, 4:57 PM Comment icon View Comments ( 0 ) U.S. President Donald Trump’s early trade moves were merely a prelude to what came Thursday: the unveiling of his broader vision for a new era of global trade relations. The White House announced that it would impose “fair and reciprocal” tariffs on all countries that impose duties on U.S. goods. Trump’s Second Term Ongoing reports and analysis “On trade, I have decided for purposes of fairness that I will charge a reciprocal tariff, meaning whatever countries charge the United States of America, we will charge them. No more, no less,” Trump said in the Oval Office upon signing a presidential memorandum . U.S. President Donald Trump’s early trade moves were merely a prelude to what came Thursday: the unveiling of his broader vision for a new era of global trade relations. The White House announced that it would impose “fair and reciprocal” tariffs on all countries that impose duties on U.S. goods. Trending Articles The Coming Golden Age of Crime Artificial intelligence and other technologies are turbocharging cartels, mafias, and other illicit networks. Powered By Advertisement The Coming Golden Age of Crime X Trump’s Second Term Ongoing reports and analysis “On trade, I have decided for purposes of fairness that I will charge a reciprocal tariff, meaning whatever countries charge the United States of America, we will charge them. No more, no less,” Trump said in the Oval Office upon signing a presidential memorandum . The memo directs U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, both still unconfirmed by the Senate, to provide a country-by-country assessment within 180 days to determine whether reciprocal tariffs are necessary. A White House official told reporters on Thursday that foreign nations would be given the opportunity to negotiate the duties that they could face. Lutnick said the soonest the tariffs could be in place is April 2 . Trump’s move represents a radical challenge to existing trade rules set under the World Trade Organization. And it does not spare Washington’s partners. U.S. allies are often “ worse than our enemies ” on trade, Trump said, with presidential trade advisor Peter Navarro singling out the European Union as being guilty of “ pernicious ” trade deficits. One of Trump’s main goals is to reduce the U.S. trade deficit, a major grievance of his administration. But ultimately, Trump made it clear that he hopes these levies force companies to relocate to the United States, saying, “If you build your product in the United States, there are no tariffs.” Read more in today’s World Brief: Trump Unveils Plan to Levy Reciprocal Tariffs on U.S. Allies, Competitors . FP ’ s Lili Pike contributed to this report. This post is part of FP’s ongoing coverage of the Trump administration . Follow along here . My FP: Follow topics and authors to get straight to what you like. Exclusively for FP subscribers. Subscribe Now | Log In United States Alexandra Sharp is the World Brief writer at Foreign Policy . X: @AlexandraSSharp Read More On Donald Trump | Monetary Policy | Trade Policy & Agreements | United States Join the Conversation Commenting on this and other recent articles is just one benefit of a Foreign Policy subscription. Already a subscriber? Log In . Subscribe Subscribe View 0 Comments Join the Conversation Join the conversation on this and other recent Foreign Policy articles when you subscribe now. Subscribe Subscribe Not your account? Log out View 0 Comments Join the Conversation Please follow our comment guidelines , stay on topic, and be civil, courteous, and respectful of others’ beliefs. You are commenting as . Change your username | Log out Change your username: Username I agree to abide by FP’s comment guidelines . (Required) Confirm CANCEL Confirm your username to get started. The default username below has been generated using the first name and last initial on your FP subscriber account. Usernames may be updated at any time and must not contain inappropriate or offensive language. Username I agree to abide by FP’s comment guidelines . (Required) Confirm
