The New American Customs Policies

Dr. Basim Abdulhadi Hassan

In April 2025, the American President announced the policy of “Liberation Day,” through which he imposed customs duties on imports from around 184 countries and territories, including Iraq, except the 27 countries of the European Union. This means that most countries in the world have been included under the tariffs, which have been imposed at a rate of no less than 10%, with additional duties on some countries. He described this day as a “declaration of economic independence” for the United States. The new customs policy of President Trump is considered an attempt to reshape international trade relations in a manner that serves American interests, aiming to reduce the trade deficit, enhance domestic industry, and confront what the American administration terms “unfair” trade practices.

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