Trump's "reciprocal tariffs" on countries around the world have officially entered into effect at 0:01 a.m. Eastern Time on August 7, 2025 (corresponding to 12:01 p.m. Beijing time on August 7, 2025). U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing reciprocal tariffs ranging from 10% to 41% on goods from U.S. global trading partners, which officially began at 0:01 a.m. ET on August 7. Reciprocal tariff rates vary from country to country, with Syria facing a maximum of 41% reciprocal tariffs, which are topped up to 15% if the current tariff is less than 15% for EU goods. The reciprocal tariff rate in most countries is 10%, also
It is the lowest tax rate. In addition to reciprocal tariffs, five countries were subject to additional tariffs, namely China, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and India, whose tariffs were "regulated by a separate decree signed by Trump."