New Trump tariffs begin in March Since assuming office in January, U.S. President Trump has begun to impose tariffs against other countries as part of his America First trade agenda – some of which come into effect in early March Tariffs could lead to higher prices in U.S. – Canada, Mexico and China account for 40% of imports CANADA Effective from Mar 4: 25%* Most goods Dec 31: Unspecified targeting of digital taxes Unspecified goods EUROPE Apr 2: EU 25% – All goods Dec 31: EU, UK Unspecified targeting of digital taxes Unspecified goods MAJOR EXPORTERS Mar 12: 25% Steel, aluminium Apr 2: 25% Cars, microchips, pharmaceuticals Nov 22: Unspecified % Copper MEXICO Mar 4: 25% Most goods CHINA Feb 4: 10% All goods Mar 4: 10% All goods ALL COUNTRIES Apr 2: Unspecified targeting of VAT Unspecified goods Feb 27: Latest tariff announced Picture: Daniel Torok (Creative Commons) Sources: BBC, Bloomberg, White House, ING Bank *10% tariff on energy © GRAPHIC NEWS