The world reacts with caution to US ‘reciprocal’ tariffs against dozens of nations
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The sweeping new tariffs announced Wednesday by U.S. President Donald Trump were met initially with measured reactions from key trading partners, highlighting the lack of appetite for a full-fledged trade war.
The fact that the tariffs fell most heavily on parts of the world sleeping through the night appeared to at least temporarily delay some of the potential outrage.
President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order during an event to announce new tariffs in the R