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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo stated that President Trump's new round of 10% tariffs will take effect this week, emphasizing that there is no room for negotiation and that they will push forward with full force. This policy targets several major trading partners and aims to protect U.S. manufacturing and national security while addressing the increasingly growing external dependence. Related reports indicate that this tariff plan has triggered fluctuations in the global financial markets, severely impacting U.S. stocks. Republican Senator John Barrasso referred to this policy as a significant shift for the U.S. economy and stated that it will become an important tool for economic enhancement.

The new round of tariff policies proposed by U.S. President Trump will officially take effect this week. The U.S. Secretary of Commerce stated in the program that this 10% blanket tariff on imported goods from all countries has "no room for negotiation," emphasizing that President Trump is not joking, and the policy will proceed as scheduled.

Reports indicate that this reciprocal tariff scheme covers dozens of countries that currently account for a high proportion of U.S. exports, and their products will face higher tax rates. The news has caused a huge shock to global financial markets, with U.S. stocks experiencing the worst week since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, raising concerns about an economic recession. Trump has urged the American people to "hang in there."

The Secretary of Commerce defended Trump's position, arguing that this wave of policy is aimed at ensuring U.S. manufacturing, supply chains, and national security. He pointed out that the productivity of core industries in the U.S., such as shipbuilding, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors, has long been insufficient, facing a situation that urgently needs protection, and it is essential to start protecting itself.

This policy push originates from Trump's delayed imposition of tariffs due to negotiations with Canada and Mexico over immigration policies, and it has officially launched. Officials have made it clear that this time there will be "no delay," and the president's position has left no room for ambiguity, which reflects Trump's long-held core belief: "This is the moment for the United States to regain control of its destiny."

He further stated that for decades, "the whole world has been taking advantage of us," and the president now chooses to confront directly, signaling that such situations can no longer be tolerated. He emphasized that Trump is always convinced that the U.S. needs to break away from external dependence, rebuild domestic strength, and stated that the government team will fully support this direction.

In the program, a Republican federal senator from Wyoming also voiced support. He described this wave of tariff actions as "a significant shift in the policy direction of the U.S. government," and part of Congress Republicans' efforts to legislate Trump's economic blueprint, which not only includes this round of tariff policies but will also combine the tax reduction plan promoted in 2017 for extension and expansion.

He emphasized that Congress is working to "build a strong, healthy, and growing economy," and tariffs will be one of the "important tools." As Trump further promotes his economic policy agenda, the U.S. attitude and practical measures towards the global trade system are bound to enter a new phase.