New Tariffs Implemented on Goods from Over a Dozen Countries, Escalating Trade Tensions
Washington D.C. – A wave of reciprocal tariffs impacting goods from Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, the United Kingdom, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zambia, and Zimbabwe went into effect August 7, 2025, as part of a broader strategy to address what the administration terms “unfair trade practices.” The tariffs, ranging from 10% to 25%, apply to all products from the listed countries with limited exceptions, signaling a significant escalation in trade tensions and potentially impacting american consumers and businesses.These tariffs stem from a February 21, 2025, Presidential Memorandum, “Defending American Corporations and Innovators from Overseas Extortion and Unfair Fines and Penalties,” which authorized the implementation of reciprocal tariffs in response to perceived unfair trade practices by foreign governments. The United States Trade Representative (USTR) retains the authority to renew Section 301 investigations, specifically to address Digital Services Taxes (DSTs), potentially leading to further trade actions. The move affects a wide range of industries and is expected to prompt retaliatory measures from impacted nations.Tariff Details by Country:
Tunisia: 25% tariff on all products (exceptions apply), implemented August 7, 2025.
Turkey: 15% tariff on all products (exceptions apply),implemented August 7,2025. A link to the February 21, 2025, Presidential Memorandum is provided for further information.USTR may renew Section 301 examination to address DSTs.
Uganda: 15% tariff on all products (exceptions apply), implemented August 7, 2025.
United Kingdom: 10% tariff on all products (exceptions apply), implemented August 7, 2025. An exception exists for UK-origin products falling under the WTO Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, effective June 23, 2025.A link to the WTO agreement and the February 21, 2025, Presidential Memorandum are provided.USTR may renew Section 301 investigation to address DSTs.
Vanuata: 15% tariff on all products (exceptions apply), implemented August 7, 2025.
Venezuela: 15% tariff on all products (exceptions apply), implemented August 7, 2025.
Vietnam: Tariffs of 20% (originally threatened April 2, 2025, as of March 24, 2025) and 25% on all products (exceptions apply). Vietnam’s status as a purchaser of Venezuelan oil may trigger additional tariffs.
Zambia: 15% tariff on all products (exceptions apply), implemented August 7, 2025.
* Zimbabwe: 15% tariff on all products (exceptions apply),implemented August 7,2025.
