Donald Trump wants to introduce 25% duties on import cars, medicines and chips

< img src = "/uploads/blogs/25/75/IB-FQI7QU8V_D5CE8969.jpg" Alt = "Trump wants to introduce 25% duties on import cars, medicines and chips"/> < P > US President Donald Trump has stated that it intends to introduce tariffs for imported cars of about 25%, as well as similar duties on foreign semiconductors and pharmaceuticals.

~ ~ < p > he stated on Tuesday in Florida, Ukrinform reports with reference to Reuters. < p > & laquo; Trump has long opposed what he calls an unfair attitude towards American automotive exports in foreign markets & raquo;,- notes the publication.

~ ~ ~ ~ < P > In particular, the European Union takes 10% duties on the import of vehicles, while the United States now has a tariff rate for cars of 2.5%. However, when it comes to pickups and trucks, the states charge 25% of imported models & ndash; except Mexico and Canada.

< P > In addition, Trump told reporters that he would impose additional duties on the import of pharmaceuticals and semiconductor chips. According to him, they will also begin with & laquo; 25% or above & raquo;.

< p > It was reported that the day before Trump had already stated that he would introduce new tariffs for imported cars on April 2 & ndash; The next day after members of his office should submit options for the introduction of duties. At the same time he did not call specific tariff rates.