U.S. Imposes New Tariffs on 59 Nations, European Union

Why it matters locally: Minnesota's key industries, particularly agriculture and manufacturing, could be significantly affected by the new tariffs, as they rely heavily on international trade for both exports and imports.

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WASHINGTON – The United States has enacted new tariffs on 59 countries and the European Union. President Trump's administration introduced these measures to replace existing tariffs that had reached their expiration. This action marks a continuation of the administration's trade policy. The new tariffs affect a broad range of international trading partners.