On Easter Sunday, former U.S. President Donald Trump issued a strong message targeting what he described as “non-tariff cheating” by international trade partners. He outlined eight specific practices, including currency manipulation, export subsidies, dumping below cost, and transshipping goods to evade tariffs. Trump also criticized protective agricultural and technical standards, such as the EU’s ban on genetically modified corn and Japan’s so-called “bowling ball test,” which he claims unfairly blocks U.S. vehicle imports. He alleged these tactics create unfair disadvantages for American businesses and cost the U.S. economy over $1 trillion annually through counterfeiting and intellectual property theft. This post followed his announcement of a 90-day suspension of reciprocal tariffs for most U.S. allies—excluding China. Trump confirmed that discussions with Beijing are ongoing. The move underscores his long-standing grievances about what he views as unbalanced and protectionist trade policies, and signals renewed pressure on America’s global trade relationships. #donaldtrump #usatradepolicy #non-tariffbarriers #trumptariffs #eastermessage #uschina #tradewar #intellectualpropertytheft #currencywar #exportsubsidies #moneycontrol
