US President Donald Trump revealed his new 'Liberation Day' tariffs on Wednesday, which evoked a range of reactions across the globe. The tariffs, ranging from 10% to 49%, have been severely criticized by the targeted countries.
Cambodia will be subjected to one of the highest tariffs at 49%, as per White House information.
In a press conference named 'Make America Wealthy Again' in the White House's Rose Garden, Trump announced that he is putting America first. He said American taxpayers have been unfairly taken advantage of long enough and that this is going to change.
Trump further mentioned that any benefits to the US will be subject to at least a 10% reciprocal tariff, with some nations facing even higher.
The international community, especially the 'Dirty 15' countries, closely followed the tariff announcements, which were widely covered by international media.
How did international media cover Trump's tariffs?
The BBC emphasized that although Donald Trump's political ideologies have evolved a lot over the years, there is one thing that has stayed constant since the 1980s: his conviction that tariffs can really make the American economy strong. According to the report, "Now, he's betting his presidency on being right," and was captioned 'Trump's tariffs are a longtime goal fulfilled - and his biggest gamble yet.'
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