Reference News Network reported on April 3 that according to a report on the Singapore Straits Times website on April 3, US President Trump will impose a base tariff of 10% on all products imported into the United States and impose higher tariffs on some of its largest trade partners. This move will escalate the trade war he launched after returning to the White House.
The following are reactions from senior officials around the world quoted by Reuters:
Australian Prime Minister Albanese: "American people will pay the highest price for these unreasonable tariffs. This is why our government will not seek to impose retaliatory tariffs. We will not join the race to the bottom that causes prices to rise and growth to slow down."
Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez: "Spain will protect companies and workers, and will continue to be committed to an open world."
Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson: "We do not want trade barriers to keep increasing. We do not want a trade war... We hope to find a way back to trade and cooperation with the United States so that people in various countries can live better lives."
President of the Swiss Confederation Keller-Zuttler: "(The Federal Council) will quickly determine the next steps. The long-term economic interests of the country are crucial. Compliance with international law and free trade remain core values."
Irish Prime Minister Martin: "Ireland deeply regrets that the United States has decided tonight to impose a 20% tariff on imports from all over the EU. I firmly believe that tariffs benefit no one. My primary task and that of the government is to protect Irish jobs and the Irish economy."
Italian Prime Minister Meloni: "We will do everything possible to reach an agreement with the United States to avoid a trade war, because a trade war inevitably weakens the West and benefits other global participants."
Chairman of the European People's Party, the largest political group in the European Parliament, Weber: "For our American friends, today is not a day of liberation, but a day of resentment. Donald Trump's tariffs do not defend fair trade; they attack fair trade out of fear, hurting both sides of the Atlantic. Europe stands united and is ready to defend its interests and is willing to engage in fair and firm negotiations."
Colombian Foreign Minister Saravia: "We are studying these measures primarily to protect national industries and our exporters."
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