According to a report by Sinjali.com on April 12, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that exemptions might be made for certain countries from the reciprocity tariffs. He emphasized that the base tariff rate of 10% would remain the floor for these exemptions.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said, “Yes, definitely, there could be some exemptions, but I would say that 10% is the floor.”
On April 2, 2025, Trump announced the imposition of tariffs on products from 185 countries and territories. The base tariffs of 10% took effect on April 5, while the individual tariffs came into force on April 9. Russia was not included on this list. Additionally, Trump announced a 90-day suspension of the additional import tariffs imposed on a number of countries and territories, citing trade negotiations. During this period, a universal 10% tariff will apply.
Trump has expressed openness to discussing the size of the obligations with trade partners and has not ruled out extending this 90-day suspension.
