President Donald Trump has applied a 10% base tariff to international imports as of last week. With the recent upcharge, Trump hopes to see an improvement in the U.S. economy and an increase in job opportunities for American citizens.
The 10% tariff is a tax charged to international companies when goods are imported into the U.S. Like any tax, the tariff goes directly to the U.S. government and is used for any funding deemed necessary.
The tariff will be charged for imported food, clothing and other goods. Tariffs up to almost 50% will be put in place for imported items like foreign cars and energy materials. These tariff percentages will vary from country to country, but stay above the base 10%.
While Trump has many arguments for the recent tariff change, many Americans are concerned that these upcharges will result in a price increase and make it difficult to obtain certain items.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune believes that Trump’s trade policy is a “recipe for increased inflation.”
However, Trump claims these tariffs will significantly benefit the U.S.
“For decades, our country has been looted, pillaged, raped and plundered by nations near and far, both friend and foe alike,” he said. “April 2, 2025, will forever be remembered as the day American industry was reborn.”
The results of the recent tariffs have not yet shown a major change on Utah and its products, but effects may come into play in the future.
For more information on the tariffs, BBC News provides a rundown on their meaning and applications.
Author: Briar Adams
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Editor: Anna Mower
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