Trump Unveils New Tariff Measures: Canada, Syria Hit Hard, Pakistan Gets Relief
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a revised set of import tariffs targeting multiple nations. Syria faces the steepest increase, with duties rising to 41%, while Canada sees its rate jump from 25% to 35%. India's tariff remains unchanged at 25%, but Pakistan receives a reduction to 19%, down from 29%, following a new bilateral oil development agreement. A universal 10% tariff continues for countries with which the U.S. holds a trade surplus. Additionally, sector-specific tariffs, including on copper, are set to take effect within a week. The measures reflect Trump’s continued emphasis on protectionist trade policies.
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Washington, D.C. | August 1, 2025 — U.S. President Donald Trump has introduced a new wave of tariffs on imported goods, impacting several nations with sharp increases while offering relief to others, including Pakistan.
In a statement released on Friday, Trump announced that import duties on Syrian goods will now reach up to 41%, one of the highest under the revised trade policy. Meanwhile, Canada, a long-time U.S. trade partner, will see its existing tariffs rise from 25% to 35%. This move, Trump claimed, aims to reduce America’s dependency on foreign suppliers and bolster domestic manufacturing.
Interestingly, the tariff rate for India remains unchanged at 25%, as previously confirmed by Trump earlier this week. However, a surprising shift came in the case of Pakistan, which will now enjoy a reduced tariff rate of 19%, down from 29%. Trump attributed this concession to a new energy partnership deal with Islamabad for joint development of oil reserves in the region.
Aside from country-specific changes, Trump also confirmed that the universal base tariff of 10% — implemented on April 2 — will stay in effect. However, it will only apply to nations with which the U.S. maintains a trade surplus.
Additionally, sector-specific tariffs, particularly on copper, will come into force next week. These targeted measures are part of a broader economic strategy focused on protecting U.S. industries and renegotiating trade terms that Trump has repeatedly called “unfair.”
The newly announced tariffs are set to be implemented within the next seven days, sparking concerns of retaliatory moves from affected countries and potential disruptions in global trade flows.
By Chonbeni
