Trump sends tariff letters to 7 more countries

US President Donald Trump participates in a multilateral lunch with visiting African Leaders in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on July 9, 2025. Trump is hosting five leaders from West Africa Wednesday for a White House summit aimed at fostering trade to counter the growing regional influence of Russia and China. The White House is seeking to strengthen economic ties with the mineral-rich region as it curbs foreign aid to Africa, where countries have been hit by a 10 percent global import tariff announced by Trump. Talks with the presidents of Senegal, Liberia, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania and Gabon are expected to focus on commercial opportunities and security. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images) — US President Donald Trump participates in a multilateral lunch in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on July 9, 2025. (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)

OAN Staff Taylor Tinsley
1:27 PM – Wednesday, July 9, 2025

President Donald Trump has announced new tariff rates for seven more countries.

On Wednesday, Trump imposed a 30% tariff on Algeria, Iraq, Libya and Sri Lanka. Additionally, the president imposed a 25% tariff on Brunei and Moldova and a 20% tariff on the Philippines.

The president sent letters to each country’s leader, emphasizing that this action reflects the strength and commitment of their trading relationships.

President Trump's letter to the President of the Republic of the Philippines pic.twitter.com/960KGJc50p
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President Trump's letter to the President of the Republic of Moldova pic.twitter.com/M2HpLdXV0W
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President Trump's letter to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq pic.twitter.com/aN6Ou0OuPS
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President Trump's letter to the President of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria pic.twitter.com/DXpb116qxj
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President Trump's letter to the Prime Minister of Libya pic.twitter.com/rpwXwmjiAm
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President Trump's letter to the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam pic.twitter.com/vsU5cetqrV
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President Trump’s letter to the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka pic.twitter.com/HEn8CMIrYi
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Trump added that despite having a significant trade deficit, the United States has decided to move forward but only with more balanced and fair trade.

He said should any country decide to raise their tariffs, whatever number they choose will be added to the percentage the U.S. has charged.

More deals are expected to be announced later on Wednesday.

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