Trump's tariff hammer hit the world with full force. The reactions of the affected countries are very diverse. Switzerland wants to solve the problem with money, China pulls their claws themselves, and Canada removes American whiskey from shelves. However, no one goes as far as the Salvador government.
As for the height of retaliation, no other country responded as aggressively as China. Beijing first announced that he would impose an equalizing tariffs of 34 percent. for all products from the USA. On Wednesday, April 9, under the influence of the decision of the US President, who raised the tariffs to Chinese products up to 104 percent, the authorities in Beijing approved 84 % retaliation duties on American goods. They will become effective from April 10.
In addition, exports to the USA of rare lands that are necessary for the construction of cell phones will be limited. China will also place several American companies on their black list and impose sanctions on them.
Canada also does not believe in quiet diplomacy. Ontario, the most populated province, suspended the sale of American alcohol. The government agency responsible for selling high -percentage drinks removed all American alcohols from its offer and removed the remaining bourbons and beer from the shelves for the good of Ontario. In response to the customs policy of its southern neighbor in Canada The slogan “elbows up” has become popularwhich in hockey means readiness to repel the attack.
The EU is also fighting. On Wednesday, April 9, the alliance member states approved the imposition of retaliation duties on the USA. Rates of up to 25 percent will cover American goods worth EUR 22 billion (approx. PLN 94 billion 200 million); Some duties will become effective from mid -April.
In addition, the EU is considering launching a preventive measure – an instrument created for counteracting Chinese influence. It would allow the EU to exclude American companies from tenders, and in extreme cases even prohibit their services in Europe.
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Humble
Retaliation tariffs always pose a threat to your own economy. Great Britain is well aware of this. Which is why Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasizes that America remains the “most important ally” of Great Britain. Instead of counterattacking, he announced investments in his own pharmaceutical research and alleviating the regulations regarding electric cars for British manufacturers.
India is also refraining from remedies for now. Instead, the Delhi government has developed an information document that distributes to all American diplomats to oppose Trump's propaganda with a few economic facts.
For now, there is also Switzerland in this group. During Christmas, President Karin Keller-Sutter read the book by Trump “The Art of the Deal” (the art of doing business) from 1987, wanting to prepare for negotiations with the USA.
However, the federal council does not yet have a coherent strategy against the American customs policy. The media reports that Bern wants to offer Trump guarantees for Swiss direct investments in the USA. In addition, the Akin Gump lobbying company is trying to spread pristine moods on behalf of the government in Washington.
Israel did not send a lobbying company to Washington, but the head of his government. In the light of cameras, Binjamin Netanyah promised Trump that: “Israel would equalize his commercial balance with America – and quickly.” His country is hoping to become a “role model for everyone.”
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US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before meeting in the White House, Washington, April 7, 2025.
Creative
In recent days, about 70 countries have taken direct talks with the White House. To stand out and make their voice heard, representatives of government had to demonstrate creativity. This is what happened in the case of President Argentina Javier Milei. On Wednesday, he flew to Trump's residence in Mar-a-Lago and praised the US president to the heavens in social media. However, his flattery towards Trump has not yet brought results.
The President of Colombia Gustavo Petro without unnecessary cells reversed the situation and almost thanked the US for the new penalty duties. From the point of view of America, they were – in his opinion – a “great mistake”, but from the point of view of Colombia they are “welcome because Latin America can benefit from new unity.”
The salvador offer is unusual and even a bit shocking. President Nayib Bukele, wanting to alleviate commercial tensions, He offered the USA the reception of American criminals. He wants to put them in his new megawięzie for terrorists, in which thousands of gang members are already being kept for huge purposes. The idea that a foreign state could imprison American embedded on behalf of the US government is obviously a legal nonsense. Trump's answer to Bukele's proposal was positive: “I would be satisfied with it!”
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