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Trump Puts Higher Taxes on Foreign Goods
President Trump put higher taxes on cars and things from other countries. Starting April 2, cars will have a 25% tax. China no longer buys American beef. Sales went down to almost zero. Canada and EU countries are angry. They say they will do something back. Experts think prices in the U.S. will go up.
Level 1
Trump Adds New Taxes; Countries Say No
President Trump said the U.S. will put a 25% tax on all cars from other countries from April 2. China almost stopped buying U.S. beef. Weekly sales fell from 2,000 tons to 54 tons. The U.S. also made taxes on Chinese goods go up to 54% since 2025. Canada, EU, and Japan say this is bad. They think prices will go higher and people might lose jobs. Some experts say U.S. prices could go up 2%.
Level 2
Trump’s New Taxes Cause Global Problems
President Trump’s plan to add 25% taxes on foreign cars (starting April 2) made many countries angry. China stopped buying U.S. beef, causing a 99% drop in sales. The U.S. now has 54% taxes on Chinese goods. Canada, EU, and Japan plan to fight back. They worry people will pay more for things and the economy will slow down. Experts say U.S. prices could go up 2%, and economic growth might drop 1%. The White House says this helps U.S. factories.
Level 3
Higher U.S. Tariffs Lead to Global Trade Risks
The U.S. will make taxes on foreign cars 25% higher from April 2, saying it wants “fair trade.” China answered by not buying U.S. beef, cutting exports from 2,000 tons to 54 tons a week. Total U.S. taxes on Chinese goods are now 54%. Business groups warn this hurts U.S. companies. Experts think U.S. prices will rise 2% and the economy could shrink 0.9%. EU, Japan, and Canada may take steps against the U.S., making problems worse. The White House says this plan brings jobs back.