President Donald Trump sent letters to several more countries, warning that they will be hit with tariffs unless their markets support U.S. industry.
The letters, shared on Truth Social, were sent to leaders of the Philippines, Brunei, Moldova, Algeria, Iraq, Libya, and Sri Lanka.
Algeria, Iraq, Libya, and Sri Lanka are to be hit with 30% tariffs as of August 1, while Brunei and Moldova will receive a 25% duty.
The letters mirror the structure of those sent to other countries, such as South Korea and Japan. Trump’s letter to South Korea, for example, read, “It is a Great Honor for me to send you this letter in that it demonstrates the strength and commitment of our Trading Relationship, and the fact that the United States of America has agreed to continue working with Korea, despite having a significant Trade Deficit with your great Country. Nevertheless, we have decided to move forward with you, but only with more balanced, and fair, TRADE.”
This week, President Trump signed an executive order extending the tariffs.
“I have determined, based on additional information and recommendations from various senior officials, including information on the status of discussions with trading partners, that it is necessary and appropriate to extend the suspension effectuated by Executive Order 14266 until 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on August 1, 2025,” the order said.
A White House fact sheet explained that the order “underscores President Trump’s commitment to take back America’s economic sovereignty by addressing many nonreciprocal trade relationships that threaten our economic and national security.”
