Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will impose a 30% tariff on imports from Libya beginning 1 Aug. 2025, according to a letter released on 9 July. Details on the range of goods covered and the rationale for the new levy were not provided in the announcement. Libya is a relatively small trading partner for the United States, and the move marks a rare instance of Washington targeting the North African nation with broad import duties.