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Bessent Says Nations May Avoid US Reciprocal Tariffs By Halting Unfair Barriers

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington will produce a list of other countries' tariffs on April 2, when reciprocal levies are due to be unveiled (Credit: AFP)

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday said Washington could hold off reciprocal tariffs for countries that halt practices it deems unfair, adding that officials will produce a list of levies on April 2.

This is the date on which President Donald Trump has promised reciprocal duties set to affect both US allies and competitors, with tariffs tailored to each trading partner.

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