5 Takeaways From Trump’s Sweeping Reciprocal Tariffs Plan

The United States plans to tariff all trading partners at an amount that matches the tariffs placed on the US, the president says.

President Donald Trump, joined by Secretary of Commerce nominee Howard Lutnick, signs an executive order on reciprocal tariffs in the Oval Office on Feb. 13, 2025. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

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5 Takeaways From Trump’s Sweeping Reciprocal Tariffs Plan

The United States plans to tariff all trading partners at an amount that matches the tariffs placed on the US, the president says.

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By Andrew Moran

February 13, 2025Updated:February 13, 2025

President Donald Trump has announced sweeping reciprocal tariffs on all U.S. trading partners “for purposes of fairness.”

Speaking from the Oval Office on Feb. 13, the president confirmed that he will implement a matching tariff on whatever amount countries charge the United States.

5 Takeaways From Trump’s Sweeping Reciprocal Tariffs Plan

5 Takeaways From Trump’s Sweeping Reciprocal Tariffs Plan

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