Trump Imposes Tariffs on Imports from 17 Nations, Disrupting Global Trade Negotiations

President Trump announced tariffs on goods imported from 17 countries, excluding China, marking a strategic shift in U.S. trade policy. The move aims to address existing trade imbalances and reshape global economic flows. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the negotiations with these partners are ongoing, with the tariffs set to go into effect April 5th, targeting India, South Korea, and Japan as part of a strategy to influence market stability.