Fresh produce may soon be more impacted by US tariffs

On July 7, 2025 U.S. President Trump signed an executive order postponing the July 9 reciprocal tariff rate increase to August 1. Also on July 7, the White House issued 14 country-specific letters modifying and delaying the implementation of the country-specific tariffs. Each letter outlines new tariff rates ranging from 25% to 40%, emphasizes the need for a more balanced trade relationship with the U.S., and warns of higher tariffs on Chinese transshipped goods. The letters also state that the U.S. will respond to any retaliatory actions by trading partners with equivalent measures. The White House has indicated that additional letters may be issued.

Country reciprocal Tariff, adjusted

Algeria 30%

Angola 32%

Bangladesh 37%

Bosnia and Herzegovina 35%

Botswana 37%

Brunei 24%

Cambodia 49%

Cameroon 11%

Chad 13%

China 34%

Côte d`Ivoire 21%

Democratic Republic of the Congo 11%

Equatorial Guinea 13%

European Union 20%

Falkland Islands 41%

Fiji 32%

Guyana 38%

India 26%

Indonesia 32%

Iraq 39%

Israel 17%

Japan 24%

Jordan 20%

Kazakhstan 27%

Laos 48%

Lesotho 50%

Libya 31%

Liechtenstein 37%

Madagascar 47%

Malawi 17%

Malaysia 24%

Mauritius 40%

Moldova 31%

Mozambique 16%

Myanmar (Burma) 44%

Namibia 21%

Nauru 30%

Nicaragua 18%

Nigeria 14%

North Macedonia 33%

Norway 15%

Pakistan 29%

Philippines 17%

Serbia 37%

South Africa 30%

South Korea 25%

Sri Lanka 44%

Switzerland 31%

Syria 41%

Taiwan 32%

Thailand 36%

Tunisia 28%

Vanuatu 22%

Venezuela 15%

Vietnam 46%

Zambia 17%

Zimbabwe 18%

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