World leaders around the world are reacting to President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff announcements, expressing some disappointment and others are threatening. On Wednesday, the President announced a 10% basic tariff on imports, besides what each nation imposes on American goods besides mutual tariffs.
Trump believes that these tariffs will encourage foreign investment in America and increase domestic jobs.
While many American colleagues expressed their disappointment with tariffs, they also expressed lack of interest in starting business wars. Many people called for talks with the US for new trade agreements.
US President Donald Trump has placed a chart as he comments on a mutual tariff during an event at Rose Garden called “Make America Demere Again” at the White House in Washington, DC on April 2, 2025. (Getty image)
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European Commission Chairman Ursula von Der Leyen called the tariffs “a major setback for the world economy”. Von Der Leyen said in a statement that there would be “counters”, although he did not specify what he would do.
Meanwhile, China’s Foreign Ministry said that “according to the Associated Press (AP),” there are no winners in the trade wars and tariff wars. ” ,
Additionally, according to Reuters, Beijing is also planning to take “counterators”. Trump has taken a particularly difficult attitude for China, already a hit with 20% tariffs earlier this year. China will now face 34% mutual tariffs in addition to 10% baseline imposed on all listed nations.
Trump joined hands with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on 7 February 2025 at the Oval Office of the White House. (Getty image)
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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said that according to AP, Tariff would have a “great impact” on American-Japan relations and global economy. He swear that the Japanese government would “decisively work to protect people’s lives, jobs and industries.”
Despite being subject to one of the lowest mutual tariffs at only 10%, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanis said that his country would talk with the Trump administration to remove the tariff.
Albanis said, “We will not join the race below, which leads to high prices and slow rise.”
Canada and Mexico are now exempted from mutual tariffs, but they face 25% tariff on goods, Canada is also slapped with 10% energy tariffs. While Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney “Mexican President Claudia Shinbam said that his country would announce” comprehensive program “on Thursday, according to Reuters,” these tariffs vowed to fight these tariffs with counterers.
Britain’s Prime Minister Kir, the stormer, left, and speaks during a joint press conference in the East Room at the White House on Thursday, February 27, 2025 in Washington. (Carl Court/Pool Photo through AP)
When talking to reporters, the UK Prime Minister Kir Stmper did not criticize Trump, rather he said that the US President was working on his mandate. However, he also said that “nothing is far from the table.” The Prime Minister assured that his government is working with America to “a economic prosperity deal”.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tuesday that his country would increase all tariffs on American goods. However, Trump still announced a 17% mutual tariff on Israel. Israeli Finance Minister Bezelle Smotrich said that his office was “analyzing the implications for the economy.” Smotrich also said that he would meet with the Finance Ministry to discuss possible responses.
