Trump posted a message on Truth Social, warning that the relevant tariffs will take effect in August. He revealed that he has written to the leaders of four countries - the Philippines, Brunei, Moldova, and Algeria - urging them to engage in fair trade with the United States.
In his message, Trump emphasized that if these countries do not cooperate, all goods exported to the United States would be subject to tariffs ranging from 20% to 30%. He also strongly criticized the "long-standing trade deficits" with these countries, accusing them of enjoying free access to the U.S. market while simultaneously setting obstacles for the sale of American goods.
The text clearly conveys a message: either resolve the trade injustices as soon as possible, or bear the economic losses. Trump's solution is straightforward - if these countries remove trade barriers and open their markets, the tariffs might be reduced; otherwise, they will have to "fasten their seat belts" to face the impact.
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