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Economics 15 countries of the US Most Devasted US President Donald Trump. Photo/ap
Although Trump’s import tax details are still vague, a number of countries are expected to be hit harder than others. “Dirty 15” especially caught attention.
Created by the Minister of Finance Scott Bent, this term refers to 15% of the economy that contributes most of the US commercial imbalances, while imposing large rates and other non-tariff barriers.
Bessent did not mention the names of the 15 US commercial partners, but according to data from the US Department of Commerce, China had the largest commercial surplus with the US in 2024 in $ 295.4 billion.
Followed by the European Union, Mexico, Vietnam, Ireland, Germany, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Canada, India, Thailand, Italy, Switzerland and Malaysia. Some of these commercial partner countries have made efforts to calm the US before the tariff announcement.
Vietnam, who had a commercial surplus worth USD 123.5 billion in 2024, signed an energy and mineral agreement worth $ 4 billion with American companies when the Minister of Trade recently visited Washington.
This very important agreement aims to build a balanced and harmonious trade and will create hundreds of thousands of jobs for workers in both countries, Petrovietnam Power Corporation said.
The Minister of Commerce and Indian industry has made several trips to the US to discuss important issues, it seems that this country is open to reduce the import tariffs in the US worth $ 23 billion. South Korea also sent the Washington Industry Ministry to seek help while activating its emergency strategy.
Taiwan, which has registered an increase in the commercial surplus worth $ 26.1 billion, the US previously said that they are considering various responses to new potential US rates, including increasing energy imports and reducing the island’s own tariffs to balance bilateral trade.
