The White House Says 10% Tariffs Will Stay Even After Trade Deals

President Donald Trump is “determined to continue” with the baseline tariff.

Karoline Leavitt
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President Donald Trump wants to maintain a 10% tariff on imports from other countries even after trade deals are reached, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Friday.

“The president is committed to the 10% baseline tariff, not just for the United Kingdom, but for his trade negotiations with all other countries as well,” Leavitt said during a press conference.

Leavitt’s comments were a clear affirmation that the baseline tariffs would continue even if the U.S. came to a deal with other nations, in spite of warnings from U.S. realtors, automakers and retailers that tariffs would drive up prices for American consumers.