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Trump says he may sign reciprocal tariff order on Wednesday

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Posted on February 12, 2025

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said that he may sign an order on Wednesday to impose reciprocal tariffs on every country that charges duties on U.S. imports."I may do it later on,

Trump Considers Signing Order for Reciprocal Tariffs This Wednesday

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said that he may sign an order on Wednesday to impose reciprocal tariffs on every country that charges duties on U.S. imports."I may do it later on, or I may do it tomorrow morning, but we'll be signing reciprocal tariffs," Trump said to reporters in the Oval Office on Wednesday.

(This story has been corrected to say 'may,' not 'will,' in the headline and paragraph 1)

(Reporting by Nandita Bose; Writing by Ismail Shakil; Editing by Chris Reese)

Key Takeaways

  • Trump may impose reciprocal tariffs on countries with duties on US imports.
  • The order could be signed as early as Wednesday.
  • The decision aims to balance trade relations.
  • Trump's announcement was made in the Oval Office.
  • The story was corrected to reflect uncertainty in timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the proposed reciprocal tariff order?
The proposed order aims to impose tariffs on every country that charges duties on U.S. imports.
When does Trump plan to sign the tariff order?
Trump indicated that he may sign the order on Wednesday.
What correction was made to the original article?
The article was corrected to state 'may' instead of 'will' in the headline and the first paragraph.

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