Donald Trump promised again to create a new specific tariff against semiconductor and drugs imported to the United States. Meanwhile, Chinese leader Xi Jinping signed new cooperation agreements with Vietnam.
The new uncertainty resulting from the United States government in the trade war includes electronic products.
Last Friday night (11), the US Department of Border and Customs Protection announced the exemption of prices in products such as mobile phones, computers, machinery and screens.
The resolution brought relief to companies such as Apple, which produces 90 % of “iPhone” devices in China, and cross The risk of prices at three times the result From 145 % Trump’s imposition rates against Beijing.
Sunday (13), Minister of United States Trade, Howard Lootnick, stressed that the rest will be temporary only.
Shortly after that, Trump stated that smartphones and other electronics are not completely exempt. These products are imposed by 20 % in “Fintanel Prices” and will be transferred later to another tax category.
This Monday (14), Trump promised a tariff imported from semiconductors, and he once again said he would do so Imposing taxes on medicines that reach the United States.
“We no longer deal with our own drugs. Pharmacists are in Ireland and they are in many places. China. All I need to do is a tariff. The easier they move them, the more the fare position. It is oppositely proportional. The faster the tariff.” Trump said.
Republicans explained that 145 % against China has not changed and is still waiting for the Beijing sign of negotiation. While waiting, Trump was warned by the American Soy Society of the permanent permanent damage to the sector and the risk of bankruptcy of American farmers.
“The definitions are defined only problems for those we have already. They make things more complicated and make our decisions more difficult,” said farmer Scott Mitzger, a representative of the American Soy Corporation.
China benefits from the situation to strengthen relations in Southeast Asia.
President Xi Jinping visited Vietnam and closed about 40 commercial agreements. Xi will also pass by Cambodia and Malaysia, in an agenda that is considered “greater importance” by the Chinese government. In addition to treaties, Beijing has already guaranteed other advantages with a Trump tariff.
Chinese exports jumped by 12.4 % in MarchCompared to the same period last year. The result comes in the wake of an early increase in purchases, and seeks to avoid taxes and high prices.
