Analysis: Responses of Top US Trading Partners to Trump Tariffs
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Donald Trump has implemented extensive tariffs on U.S. imports, affecting countries worldwide and posing a significant threat to the global trade system. In response, various countries have taken actions such as imposing retaliatory measures and initiating negotiations to de-escalate the situation. Here is how the top 15 trading partners of the United States have responded:

- The European Union is introducing countermeasures against U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum, while also proposing a tariff deal to Washington. - China has retaliated with numerous retaliatory measures, including matching tariffs on U.S. imports and export restrictions on certain products. - Mexico faces challenges despite not being included in Trump's global tariffs list, as it deals with U.S. tariffs on automobiles, steel, aluminum, and non-compliant goods under the USMCA agreement. - Canada has imposed tariffs on U.S. imports in response to initial duties, as well as on American steel and aluminum products. - Germany is leveraging its consumer market to negotiate with the U.S. and promote trade agreements with other nations. - Japan plans to negotiate concessions with the U.S. through a designated team led by its economy minister. - South Korea has not retaliated but is taking steps to support affected businesses and engage in negotiations with the U.S. - Taiwan aims to establish a zero-tariff regime with the U.S., increase imports from the U.S., and eliminate non-tariff barriers.

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