USTR DRAGS 10 COUNTRIES FOR UNFAIR TRADE—AND IT’S PERSONAL
As Trump’s global tariff war intensifies, the U.S. Trade Representative has gone full scorched-earth, publicly calling out 10 countries for trade practices that U.S. officials say are costing American jobs and billions in lost exports.
Highlights from the fiery thread:
China: Ships out over 100,000 American flags a month—ironically made in China. That’s $2M lost per month for U.S. manufacturers.
India & Thailand: Still treating clean U.S. ethanol like biohazard material. Zero permits since 2005, costing the U.S. up to $414M annually.
Angola: New 2025 restrictions on meat imports threaten a $136M market just as U.S. poultry gains global recognition.
Japan: Quotas and seafood taxes suffocate access, netting a $189M loss for U.S. fisheries.
EU: Greenwashing or green war? New climate rules jeopardize $13.3B in American exports, hitting steel, beef, and cocoa.
South America: Illegal logging and mining practices undercut U.S. businesses who follow the rules.
Algeria: Flat-out bans on U.S. generics and medical devices continue to block affordable meds.
Kenya: Slaps 50% taxes on U.S. corn with red tape so dense it’s practically a wall.
Nigeria: Bans 25 U.S. imports including beef, pharmaceuticals, juice, and alcohol. A complete economic snub.
This report sets the stage for further retaliatory tariffs and pressure campaigns under Trump’s “Fair Trade or No Trade” doctrine.
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