In a significant development that could reshape global trade flows, President Donald Trump announced a new wave of blanket tariffs on a group of countries. The announcement was made via Truth Social on July 7, 2025, and outlines new duties to be imposed starting August 1, 2025.
This marks yet another escalation in Trump’s broader effort to renegotiate international trade terms in favor of the United States. As a valued partner in your global logistics, Translindo is committed to keeping our customers informed about these critical trade developments.
According to the statements shared on Truth Social, the United States will implement the following blanket tariffs on imports: 25% on goods from Tunisia, 30% on goods from Bosnia and Herzegovina, 32% on goods from Indonesia, 35% on goods from Bangladesh and Serbia, 36% on goods from Cambodia and Thailand, 25% tariffs on Malaysia, Kazakhstan, 30% tariffs on South Africa, 40% tariffs on Lao & Myanmar, 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea.
These tariffs are non-sectoral, meaning they apply broadly to all imports from these countries, regardless of the product category. This is in addition to any existing or upcoming sector-specific tariffs that may target certain goods such as textiles, electronics, or agricultural products.
President Trump emphasized that any attempt to re-route goods through third-party countries to avoid these tariffs will be considered a violation, and the goods will be charged with a higher tariff rate. This provision signals a stricter enforcement approach and may complicate existing supply chain strategies.
If the affected countries choose to retaliate by raising their own tariffs on U.S. exports, the U.S. will impose a matching increase on its own tariff levels. This clause suggests the potential for a tit-for-tat trade escalation.
The announcement also leaves room for potential negotiation, should affected countries choose to eliminate their tariff and non-tariff barriers, the U.S. may consider adjustments to these newly imposed tariffs. This leaves the door open for bilateral negotiations in the coming weeks or months.
As your trusted freight forwarding partner, Translindo is actively analyzing the potential impacts of these changes on our clients’ operations. Our team will be working to assess how these new tariffs intersect with current shipping plans and product flows. We will also continue to closely monitor the situation and provide timely updates to keep our customers informed and prepared.
