29pc tariff imposed on Pakistan as Trump’s sweeping import levies amp up global trade war

US President Donald Trump on Thursday imposed a 29 per cent tariff on goods the United States imports from Pakistan, along with higher duties on dozens of countries from rivals to allies and 10pc levies on most imports to his country, intensifying a global trade war.

The US imposed 29pc reciprocal tariffs on Pakistan, which charges the US 58pc, according to a board that Trump held during his announcement.

The sweeping duties announced against the serene backdrop of the White House...