Trump Slaps 25% Tariff on Moldovan Imports

Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced the imposition of a 25% tariff on goods imported from Moldova. The move, revealed on 9 July, broadens Trump’s protectionist trade agenda, which has previously targeted a range of countries in an effort to curb what he calls unfair economic practices against American producers. Details on the scope of affected products and the timeline for implementation were not immediately disclosed. Moldova, a small Eastern European economy whose exports to the United States totaled less than $200 million last year, could face higher barriers on key shipments such as wine, textiles and agricultural goods. Trump did not specify whether negotiations with Chişinău are underway or whether exemptions might be offered for certain sectors.