Russian-backed paramilitary forces pull out after coordinated attacks by jihadists and Tuareg rebels across northern Mali The Africa Corps retreat...
Read More
International-News
US tariffs: Trump ready to reintroduce 2 April tariffs from 1 August
Treasury Secretary Bessent announces deadline: without agreement, suspended tariffs will come back into force. Intense negotiations with the European Union
The US tariffs announced by Donald Trump in April will come into effect on 1 August, barring any last-minute agreements. This was announced by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in an interview with CNN. The tariffs had been suspended until 9 July to facilitate dialogue between Washington and its main trading partners, but now the pressure is mounting.
‘The president will write to allies to inform them that, in the absence of an agreement, tariff levels will return to those of 2 April,’ Bessent said, referring to the table published months ago by Trump with tariffs on dozens of product categories from China, Europe, Canada, Mexico and other countries.
The US administration believes there is still time to avoid escalation. ‘There has been progress in negotiations with the European Union. Talks are ongoing and we will be very busy over the next 72 hours. I think we will see many agreements very soon,’ added the Treasury Secretary, suggesting that a multilateral agreement cannot be ruled out.
The return to the original tariffs, if confirmed, risks reigniting global trade tensions, with potential repercussions on the international economy already slowed by inflation, energy crises and ongoing wars. Trading partners are now looking to Washington for developments in the coming decisive hours.
THE LATEST NEWS
Russian oligarch yacht Nord crosses Strait of Hormuz
28 Aprile 2026
Luxury vessel linked to Alexey Mordashov sails through strategic waterway despite naval restrictions by Iran and the United States The...
Read More
Chernobyl Disaster at 40: Radiation Legacy and New Nuclear Tensions
26 Aprile 2026
The 1986 reactor explosion remains the worst nuclear accident in history, while the site continues to face modern security risks...
Read More
Trump posts suspect image after Washington shooting arrest
26 Aprile 2026
President says attacker acted alone; FBI urges public to share information as investigation expands. Donald Trump shared on Truth Social...
Read More
US Special Forces Soldier Arrested Over Maduro Operation Insider Trading Scheme
24 Aprile 2026
Federal prosecutors say the servicemember used classified intelligence tied to “Operation Absolute Resolve” to place high-stakes bets on Polymarket, netting...
Read More
Mojtaba Khamenei seriously injured in Israeli strike on residence compound
23 Aprile 2026
The Supreme Leader’s son, Mojtaba Khamenei, sustained severe injuries in an Israeli attack on his residential complex on February 28,...
Read More
(Photo: © AndKronos)
