This Is How Asia Pacific Is Responding to US Reciprocal Tariffs

President Donald Trump’s 10% baseline tariffs on US trading partners around the world came into effect on Saturday. While the baseline charge has kicked in, higher duties on some countries — which replace, rather than add to the 10% rate — are due to start on April 9.

Here’s how the region is responding:

Australia

Reciprocal Tariff: 10%

Response: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the US tariff a “poor decision” and said he would not respond with reciprocal levies. The nation also won’t take action via the World Trade Organization at this stage.

Bangladesh

Reciprocal Tariff: 37%

Response: ...