Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on Kazakh Imports, Impacting Global Markets
US President Donald Trump has announced new tariffs on imports from several countries, including Kazakhstan. The tariffs, set to take effect on August 1, impose a 25% tax on Kazakh goods imported to the US. This move has left Kazakhstan's export-dependent sectors, such as metals and raw materials, particularly affected.
Last year, Kazakhstan exported goods worth nearly $2 billion to the US, representing around 2.4% of its total exports. Its main exports include oil, uranium, ferroalloys, and silver. Trump justified the tariffs as a means to 'protect the United States from unfair trade' and described the economic relationship between the two countries as 'not reciprocal'.
The announcement of the tariffs led to a noticeable drop in international stock markets the next day, with the Dow Jones losing over 600 points. Kazakhstan is now considering several reactions to the tariffs, including negotiating with Washington, increasing US investments, diversifying export markets, or expanding domestic processing. Trump offered an exemption from tariffs for companies that establish production facilities in the US or integrate American partners into their supply chains. However, he also stated that the announced tariffs are 'negotiable' if Kazakhstan signals readiness for new agreements that better serve US interests.
The introduction of US tariffs on imports from Kazakhstan could indirectly affect the EU economy by influencing global trade dynamics and potentially leading to retaliatory measures. Specific economic impacts depend on the EU's trade relationship with both the US and Kazakhstan. As the situation unfolds, Kazakhstan and the US are expected to engage in discussions to mitigate the effects of the tariffs.
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