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Trump tariffs Donald Trump's "America First" policies include measures aimed at reducing trade deficits and boosting domestic manufacturing. While supporters argue they protect US jobs, critics warn of massive disruption. Trump tariffs send shock waves through global economy Louis Oelofse | Midhat Fatimah | Srinivas Mazumdaru with AP, AFP, Reuters, dpa Published 13 hours agoPublished 13 hours agolast updated 34 minutes agolast updated 34 minutes ago Markets were down and some trade allies reacted with shock over US President Donald Trump's latest tariffs salvo. DW has the latest. https://www.dw.com/en/trump-tariffs-send-shock-waves-through-global-economy/live-73491121 © 2025 Deutsche Welle Trump tariffs hit South Africa's auto industry Dianne Hawker in Johannesburg, South Africa 5 hours ago5 hours ago South Africa is facing 30% tariffs on its US exports, after failing to secure a trade deal before Donald Trump's deadline. The country's automotive industry, which employs 115,000 people, now fears major job losses. DW's Dianne Hawker reports. https://www.dw.com/en/trump-tariffs-hit-south-africas-auto-industry/video-73494964 © 2025 Deutsche Welle Trump tariffs: Where do we stand after new levies unveiled Uwe Hessler 5 hours ago5 hours ago Just hours before an Aug. 1 deadline expired, US President Donald Trump imposed sweeping new tariffs on imports from global trading partners, escalating an aggressive trade policy aimed at reducing the US trade deficit. https://www.dw.com/en/us-trade-war-where-do-we-stand-after-new-trump-tariffs/a-73480826 © 2025 Deutsche Welle US, Mexico agree on 90-day reprieve ahead of tariff deadline Myles Tweedie 19 hours ago19 hours ago Donald Trump has given Mexico another 90 days to strike a trade deal with the US. Mexico is one of many countries trying to reach an agreement with the White House, with some facing tariffs as high as 50%. https://www.dw.com/en/us-mexico-agree-on-90-day-reprieve-ahead-of-tariff-deadline/video-73490519 © 2025 Deutsche Welle