The president is set to raise taxes on imports arriving from many countries, including India. That’s on top of the tariffs that the White House has already announced on scores of products.

India and the US have held several rounds of negotiations for a trade deal over the past few months, with Delhi even reducing tariffs on goods like Bourbon whiskey and motorcycles to placate the US. But the US runs a $45bn (£33bn) trade deficit with India, which Trump is keen to reduce.

On Wednesday he announced a 25% tariff rate on goods from India, after months of negotiations between Washington and New Delhi failed to produce a trade deal. He also said a 50% tariff on copper pipes and wiring would kick in on Friday.

Trump hit Brazil with 50 percent tariffs. The U.S. imposed 50 percent tariffs on Brazil yesterday, the highest levy President Trump has applied to another country in his current t

The White House cited national security concerns for its tariff on copper, and Trump asked for restrictions on the export of copper scrap.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order implementing an additional 40% tariff on Brazil, bringing the total tariff amount to 50%, the White House said on Wednesday, citing Brazil's recent policies that the Trump administration disagrees with.

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