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Some U.S. trade partners now face steep import taxes

Marketplace All-in-One

Marketplace

News, Business

4.81.3K Ratings

🗓️ 1 August 2025

⏱️ 8 minutes

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Summary

The Trump administration set August 1 as the deadline for countries to strike new trade agreements with the U.S. Some met the deadline, and others did not. The administration says it's about trading away some efficiency in commerce for a new trade system that is "fair and balanced." Mentioned less often is the role tariffs play in raising taxes to fund government spending. Plus, what is the difference between fine art and the art market? Art critic Blake Gopnik joins us to discuss the evolving world of art and commerce.

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slash GO. Although tariffs can shift with the wins, the news this morning is that products from some

1:06.3

close U.S. trading partners are getting hit with high import taxes. I'm David Brancaccio in Los Angeles.

1:13.1

The administration is saying it's about trading away some efficiency in commerce for a new

1:18.5

trade system that's, quote, fair and balanced, mentioned less often, is that tariffs are

1:23.2

also about raising taxes to fund government spending.

1:26.5

There's no deal with Canada, which for now,

1:29.0

at least, will get an especially high tariff. Taiwan, with all its semiconductor exports,

1:34.2

will get a 20 percent tariff. Marketplaces Nancy Marshall-Gensur joins us here with more.

1:39.3

Well, David, the Trump administration had set today as the deadline for countries to negotiate new trade agreements with the U.S.

1:46.3

Some did meet the deadline, but Trump sent letters setting tariff rates to the other countries that didn't reach deals.

1:53.5

Now, our neighbors, Canada and Mexico, Canadian goods get 35 percent?

1:59.9

Yeah, although there is an exception for products that comply with the United States, Mexico, Canada trade agreement.

2:07.1

Now, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney points out that other Canadian exports are covered by separate tariffs on goods like steel, aluminum, lumber, and cars.

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