How the US Calculated Reciprocal Tariffs – And Why It’s Not What Trump Promised
When former US President Donald Trump popularized the idea of “reciprocal tariffs,” it sounded straightforward: “If you charge us 20%, we’ll charge you 20% too.” But the way the US actually calculated these tariffs is far more complex — and controversial. In this blog, we’ll break down what reciprocal tariffs were supposed to be, what…