In a Ceremony of the Rosas Garden on Wednesday, the president of the United States, Donald Trump, said he intends to immediately sign an order to impose “reciprocal tariffs” against US commercial partners.
“Our country and its taxpayers have been scammed for more than 50 years, but it will no longer happen,” Trump said, added that the tariffs will begin at midnight.
The first specific rate announced at the ceremony was a 25% tax in all foreign manufacturing cars.
Among the country’s specific rates: China will see a rate of 34%, Vietnam 46%, Taiwan 32%South Korea 25%, European Union 20%, Switzerland 31%.
The price of Bitcoin (BTC) initially increased in the early stages of the ceremony, but began to give ground as tariffs were detailed. The price has been withdrawn to $ 86,000, approximately 1% before ads.
Futures of the US shares index. UU. They submerge, with the Nasdaq 100 lower by 2.3% and S&P 500 in 1.7%. Meanwhile, gold shot a new record record just below $ 3,200 per ounce.
