Global Leaders Criticize Trump's New Tariffs Amid Economic Concerns

The new tariffs announced by President Trump, ranging from 10% to 49%, have been met with cautious responses from key trading partners, indicating a reluctance to escalate into a full-blown trade war. Trump framed these 'reciprocal tariffs' as necessary for national security and economic recovery, claiming that previous trade practices had unfairly disadvantaged the U.S. Business leaders and government officials from the UK, Italy, and Brazil expressed concerns, with the UK's Business Secretary emphasizing the need for a trade deal to mitigate impacts on British goods. Italy's Premier criticized the tariffs as counterproductive, while Brazil's government is considering actions through the World Trade Organization to retaliate. Economists predict that other nations will likely respond with their own tariffs against the U.S., as leaders call for negotiations to avoid escalating tensions. Overall, there is a unified sentiment among affected countries to seek agreements rather than engage in retaliatory measures that could harm global trade.