New Tariffs Coming ‘Soon’ On Dozens Of Countries, Trump’s Trade Rep Warns
The U.S. government is preparing to impose new tariffs on dozens of countries as a temporary global levy expires. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer indicated these measures may target nations failing to address forced labor, while defending recent 50% tariffs on Canadian goods.
Why it matters
The escalation of trade barriers signals a shift in U.S. economic policy that could significantly impact global supply chains and international relations.
Topline President Donald Trump is preparing to impose new tariffs “soon” on dozens of countries to replace the temporary global 10% tariff that expires Friday, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Tuesday, as Trump has escalated his trade war with Canada this week.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer testifies before the House Ways and Means Committee in the Longworth House Office Building on April 22, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) Getty Images Key Facts Greer said “we expect to see some action soon, I can’t really specify a timeline right now” when asked by CNBC about a Financial Times report earlier Monday that said Trump would impose tariffs on dozens of additional countries.
Trump is reportedly weighing the new levies as a 10% temporary global tariff expires Friday.
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