European leaders, Australia and Canada, among others, have criticized the rates imposed by the United States government
Leaders of various commercial partners have criticized New imposed rates by the Government of Donald Trumpus United Statesto imports. This Wednesday, 2, date called by Trump “Liberation Day”, The President of the United States has imposed a minimum global rate of 10% on all products that enter the country and even higher for about 60 commercial partnerswhich was justified as reciprocity for rates for US products.
All countries of European UnionFor example, they will have a 20% rate during export to the United States. Several leaders of the managed block, such as the Italian Giorgia Meloni, who is usually close to Trump, but said that the taxation is wrong and would not benefit the United States.
“We will do everything possible to work for an agreement with the United States, with the aim of avoiding a commercial war that would inevitably weaken the West in favor of other global actors,” said the agent of Italy in a declaration.
“THE Spain He will protect their companies and their workers and remain engaged in an open world, “said Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, from the center to the left.
Still in the European Union, the prizes of Ireland and from Sweden They also criticized the rates. “The decision made today (Wednesday 2) In the United States to impose 20% rates on imports throughout the European Union, it is deeply unfortunate. I firmly believe that the rates do not benefit anyone. My priority, and that of the government, is to protect Irish works and the economy, “said Micheal Martin.
“We don’t want to increase commercial barriers. We don’t want a commercial war. We want to return to the path of trade and cooperation with the United States so that people in our countries can have a better life,” said the Swedish Ulf Kristerson.
Outside the European Union, the Prime Minister of AustraliaAnthony Albanian, attacked the decision of the United States government. “Government rates (Trump) They do not have a logical base and go against the base of our partnership of two nations. This is not the act of a friend. Today’s decision will increase uncertainty in the global economy and will increase costs to US families. “For Australians, the extra tax will be 10%.
The interim president of South KoreaHan Duck-Soo was pragmatic. “Since the global commercial war has become a reality, the government must use all its resources to overcome the commercial crisis,” he said. The South Koreans will have a 25%rate.
The commercial secretary of United KingdomJonathan Reynolds has maintained the expectation that the conversations will lead to an agreement with the Trump government for the exemption. The country will have a 10%rate, the “minimum” imposed. “(The British government is) Completely focused on the negotiation of an economic agreement with the United States that strengthens our Equilibrated Commercial Relations. We have a series of tools available to us and we will not hesitate to act. Nobody wants a commercial war and our intention remains to guarantee an agreement. But nothing is out of the question and the government will do everything you need to defend the national interest of the United Kingdom, “he said.
The similar situation was reported by the Minister of New Zealand Todd McClay, who avoided making decisions. “The interests of New Zealand They are better served in a world where trade flows freely … New Zealand’s bilateral relationship with the United States is still strong. We will talk to the administration [Trump] For more information and with our exporters to better understand the impact that this announcement will have. “The taxation of New Zealand will be 10%.
THE Canada On Wednesday it was not mentioned, but it is one of Trump’s favorite goals. The country prime minister Mark Carnery also spoke. “(Trump) Has preserved several important elements of our relationship, the commercial relationship between Canada and the United States. But Fenanil’s rates still remain in force, as well as steel and aluminum rates. We fight these rates with contracts, protect our workers and build the strongest economy of the G7?, Said the Canadian.
Latin America
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has published on social networks that new US taxes can be “a big mistake”. Your country must face a 10%increase in rate.
In a commercial forum in India, the Chilean president Gabriel Boric said that these measures, in addition to causing uncertainty, question the “mutually agreed rules” and “principles that regulate international trade”. /With information from AP and AFP
Source: Terra
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