President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs are ready to launch. Last week, Trump signed executive orders slapping tariffs of between 10% and 41% on a range of countries, but delayed their start date until Aug.

Most of the new duties kicked in Thursday, hitting countries with elevated rates that mark a departure from long-standing trade norms.

After months of threats, the United States government is now implementing the new tariffs driven by Donald Trump, affecting most countries worldwide and reigniting tension in international trade. Since his return to the White House in January 2025,