United States President Donald Trump has announced a fresh round of import tariffs affecting 60 major trading partners, replacing the temporary 10% global tariff that expired on July 24, 2026. The new measures impose 10% or 12.5% tariffs on imports, with the administration saying the move is aimed at countries it believes have failed to adequately prevent goods made with forced labour from entering global supply chains.
The tariffs, introduced under Section 301 of the U.S. Trade Act of 1974, follow a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down some of the administration’s earlier “Liberation Day” tariffs. Key exemptions include crude oil, natural gas, fertilizers, some food products, and goods that qualify under the USMCA trade agreement.
Countries Affected
The 60 affected trading partners include:
China
European Union (27-member bloc)
United Kingdom
Canada
Mexico
Japan
South Korea
Taiwan
India
Australia
Brazil
Norway
Switzerland
Türkiye
Israel
Singapore
Malaysia
Thailand
Vietnam
Indonesia
Philippines
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Sri Lanka
South Africa
Nigeria
Egypt
Morocco
Kenya
Ghana
Chile
Argentina
Colombia
Peru
Ecuador
Costa Rica
Dominican Republic
Guatemala
Honduras
El Salvador
Panama
New Zealand
United Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia
Qatar
Kuwait
Bahrain
Oman
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Ukraine
Serbia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Albania
North Macedonia
Moldova
Tunisia
Algeria
Cambodia
Laos
Nigeria Included
Nigeria remains among the countries affected by the latest U.S. trade action. Although the new policy applies broadly, analysts say the practical impact will depend on the volume and composition of Nigerian exports to the U.S., as several product categories remain exempt.
The latest tariffs have drawn criticism from several U.S. allies, including the European Union and Australia, who argue the measures are unjustified and could heighten global trade tensions.
