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In April 2025, the U.S. imposed a 10% universal tariff on all imported goods, with higher reciprocal tariffs ranging from 11% to 50% on imports from over 50 countries, effective April 9. Notably, China faces a total tariff of 104%, while the European Union and India face 20% and 26% tariffs, respectively.

Effective April 5, 2025, the U.S. has introduced a universal 10% tariff on most imported goods. Goods already in transit before this date are exempt. Additionally, certain countries imposing higher duties on U.S. exports will face reciprocal tariffs starting April 9, 2025.

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On April 5, 2025, the United States began collecting a new 10% baseline tariff on imports from numerous countries under President Donald Trump's latest trade initiative, marking a significant departure from post-World War II trade norms.

The UAE has introduced new guidelines for dropshipping businesses, requiring all sellers to register with local customs authorities and provide proof of sourcing from approved suppliers.

President Trump has announced the immediate implementation of reciprocal tariffs, aiming to match duties imposed by other nations on U.S. goods. These tariffs affect imports from countries including China, the EU, and GCC nations, with rates up to 25% on certain goods.

China, Japan, and South Korea have agreed to collectively address new U.S. tariffs. They plan to enhance supply chain cooperation and engage in export control dialogues, aiming to mitigate trade tensions and support regional trade.

The European Union is preparing a "robust, calibrated" response to the U.S. decision to impose a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports. The EU plans to implement reciprocal tariffs on U.S. goods, with measures expected to begin next week.

The European Union has announced plans to limit tariff-free steel imports to safeguard its steel industry from high exports and U.S. trade barriers. The European Commission will reduce the liberalization rate for tariff-free steel imports from 1% to 0.1% and eliminate the carry-over mechanism that allowed countries to transfer unused quotas to the next quarter.