Trump's tariff policy is unstoppable, U.S. Secretary of Commerce: implementation is expected within a few days or weeks.
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Trump's tariff policy is set to be implemented, expected to take effect on April 9, imposing a 32% tariff on Taiwan. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo emphasized that the tariffs will not be delayed and will be enforced within days to weeks. More than 50 countries have requested talks with the United States, and protests are occurring in various locations. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen noted that Trump will decide the long-term nature of the tariff policy and negotiation strategy.
Trump's tariff policy is inevitable and will not be postponed for implementation, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce stated that it may take effect in a few days or weeks. U.S. President Trump has imposed a 32% reciprocal tariff on Taiwan, expected to take effect on April 9. President Lai Ching-te has proposed some coping strategies, including starting anew from a "zero tariff" baseline. In addition to Taiwan, countries around the world are actively seeking to negotiate with the Trump administration. The Secretary of Commerce emphasized that "the tariffs will definitely be implemented," and this is no joke, revealing that it will be put into effect in a matter of days or even weeks. Since Trump announced the tariff policy, more than 50 countries have requested consultations with the U.S., and various sectors continue to watch Trump's movements. Recently, people across the U.S. have started to gather in protests, raising signs that say "Keep your hands off." According to reports, when asked whether Trump would postpone the tariff policy for negotiations, the Secretary of Commerce stated, "(The tariffs) will not be postponed for implementation, and it will definitely start in a few days or weeks." As for whether Trump's tariff policy is permanent or used as a bargaining tool, the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury said that this will be decided by Trump himself, and what he can say is that "Trump wants to create the largest leverage."