Trump's tariff policy is inevitable, U.S. Secretary of Commerce: Implementation will take place in a few days or weeks.
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The tariff policy of U.S. President Trump is about to take effect, imposing a 32% tariff on Taiwan, expected to be implemented on April 9. The U.S. Secretary of Commerce emphasized that the tariffs will not be delayed and may begin enforcement in a few days or weeks. More than 50 countries have sought negotiations with the United States, and people are protesting in various places. The Secretary of the Treasury stated that Trump will determine the nature of the tariff policy based on the situation.
The tariff policy of U.S. President Trump will inevitably be initiated and will not be delayed, said the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, indicating that implementation could take place within days or weeks. Trump's tariff measures will have a 32% reciprocal tariff impact on Taiwan, expected to take effect on April 9. Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has proposed a countermeasure, suggesting that the U.S. start negotiations from "zero tariffs."
In addition to Taiwan, various countries are also actively seeking negotiations with the Trump administration. The Secretary of Commerce emphasized, "Tariffs will definitely be implemented," stressing this is not a joke and that tariffs will be enforced in the short term. Moreover, since Trump announced the tariff policy, over 50 countries have requested negotiations with the U.S., and all sectors continue to closely monitor Trump's actions.
Recently, there have been protests across the U.S., with demonstrators holding signs reading "Keep your hands off." In a media interview, Lutnik was asked whether Trump would delay the tariff policy for negotiations, clarifying that this policy will not be delayed and will definitely be implemented within days or weeks. As for whether Trump's tariff policy is permanent or a negotiation tactic, the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury mentioned that it would be decided personally by Trump, who aims to create the maximum leverage for himself.
- Taiwan is subjected to a 32% reciprocal tariff, expected to take effect on April 9.
- President Lai Ching-te proposed a countermeasure starting from "zero tariffs."
- Over 50 countries have requested negotiations with the U.S.