Trump imposes 10% tariff on Afghanistan

President Donald Trump announced that Afghanistan is among the countries subject to a baseline 10% tariff on all imports to the United States.

Trump announced the policy at the White House, calling it part of his economic strategy. China faces a 34% tariff, while the EU, Japan, and India face 20%, 24%, and 26%, respectively.

According to U.S. government data, exports from the U.S. to Afghanistan will now face a 49% customs duty, significantly increasing trade costs.

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