📰 TRUMP MAY SLAP RECIPROCAL TARIFFS ON AS MANY AS 25 COUNTRIES ON APRIL 2 – BARCLAYS Barclays analysts expect former President Trump to announce reciprocal tariffs next week on 15–25 countries with large trade imbalances with the U.S. Sectors likely affected include autos, pharma, and semiconductors, though details may come later. Trump has hinted at few exceptions and may use emergency economic powers for faster rollout. He stated he’ll be “more lenient than fully reciprocal.” Targets will likely be countries with high tariffs and trade barriers against U.S. goods. Economists warn these tariffs could raise inflation and slow global growth, though recent market fears have eased slightly.

TRUMP MAY SLAP RECIPROCAL TARIFFS ON AS MANY AS 25 COUNTRIES ON APRIL 2 – BARCLAYS

Barclays analysts expect former President Trump to announce reciprocal tariffs next week on 15–25 countries with large trade imbalances with the U.S. Sectors likely affected include autos, pharma, and semiconductors, though details may come later.

Trump has hinted at few exceptions and may use emergency economic powers for faster rollout. He stated he’ll be “more lenient than fully reciprocal.”

Targets will likely be countries with high tariffs and trade barriers against U.S. goods.

Economists warn these tariffs could raise inflation and slow global growth, though recent market fears have eased slightly.