“You think the EU is friendly, but they are deceiving us” • China first on the list
Donald Trump named Wednesday as the “liberation day” and presented his extensive customs package against the outside world.
At a press conference, the president announced, among other things, that 20 percent tariffs will be introduced against the EU.
– They are very tough traders, you think the EU is friendly, but they fool us. It’s sad to see, it’s pathetic, says Trump.
During the press conference, Trump showed a list of customs to be introduced. At the top of the list, China, which tariffs at 34 percent were to be introduced against – was second on the list was the EU.
Introduce 20 percent customs against the EU
Customs against the EU to be introduced is 20 percent. In principle, all goods entering the United States are introduced at least 10 percent.
– They are very tough traders, you think the EU is friendly, but they fool us. It’s sad to see, it’s pathetic, says Trump.
Trump claims that tariffs should be seen as “mutual” revenge duties that strike against countries that have introduced customs against the United States, describing it all as a newborn for American economics.
“This is one of the most important days in our history in my opinion,” says Trump, who described it all as a “declaration of financial independence”.
Confirming customs towards the car industry
The customs package presented at 22 o’clock will take effect at midnight, American time.
– We have real good news today, very good things happen in our country. This is “liberation day,” says Trump.
It was unclear which tariffs will be presented, but tariffs that hit the automotive industry, among other things, have already been presented and confirmed by Trump.
“At midnight, we will introduce 25 percent tariffs on all foreign cars,” says Trump.
Customs against the automotive industry may hit Sweden, as around 25 percent of Swedish vehicle exports go to the United States.
Swedish government: ready to act
From the Swedish point of view, the government announced during the day that it is ready in case the customs would hit the Swedish economy.
“The government will continuously analyze the situation and are ready to act if it would be really bad,” says Aid Minister Benjamin Dousa (M).
Sweden is pushing, among other things, for the EU to sign free trade treaties with other parties, including India, Mexico and large parts of South America.
– So that we open new markets for Swedish and European companies.