
Trump to Address ‘Decades of Unfair Trade’ with Reciprocal Tariffs
Among the options under discussion within the administration is a 15 percent tariff on what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has dubbed the “Dirty 15” countries and entities US President Donald Trump is set to announce new reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday aimed at addressing what he has called “decades of unfair trade practices,” with the move likely to be closely scrutinized around the world, including in India. The White House described the forthcoming announcement as part of the President’s effort to correct global trade imbalances that have, according to Trump, hurt American workers and the nation’s manufacturing sector. Trump has dubbed