On Wednesday (2), the United States government announced the implementation of new prices on imported products, and the generation of discussions on the methodology used to determine these values.
no WwInternational analyst Laral Santana explained that according to the analysis of economic journalist James Surwick, The additional US account It does not follow the traditional economic or commercial logic. The method revealed by Surowieck consists of sharing the trade deficit with the United States with a specific country for the total value of imports from the same country. This account has led to percentage ratios applied as additional rates, ranging from 10 % to 50 % to different countries;
Impact on trade relationships
The revelation of this method of calculation raises questions about transparency and justifying the commercial measures adopted by the United States. Countries like Lesoto, St. Peter and Mikoyao are facing the largest excessIt reaches 50 %, while Cambodia faces 49 %.
In the case of Brazil, although there is a trade deficit with the United States, the country was included in the list of those who will receive a minimum rate of 10 %. According to accounts based on the logic provided, Brazil must impose an additional 3.7 % tariff on American products, taking into account a US $ 300 million deficit compared to the import of a total of $ 40.6 billion.
Differences and inaccurate information
The analysis also highlighted the contradictions in the official data on the definitions. A great example of this is Canada’s case, as it has been claimed that the country imposes “additional shameful fees of 300 %” on American dairy products. However, this information has been competed, and it revealed that such rates will not apply unless exports are highly limited to the specified shares, which rarely occur.
This revelation raises concerns about the accuracy of the information used to justify commercial policies and its potential impact on international economic relations. The international community is awaiting additional clarifications on the methodology used and its effects on global trade.
