The 15 countries that are likely to be the ones affected are responsible for more than 70% of all U.S. imports.

Trump has pointed to America's trade deficits as he argues that virtually all trading partners are "taking advantage" of the U.S.

The White House has remained reticent regarding the specifics of the potential tariffs and the countries it plans to target. But these countries could be on the list.

The Trump administration is focusing on applying tariffs to about 15% of nations with persistent trade imbalances with the U.S.—a so-called “dirty 15,” as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent put it last ...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent singled out what he called the “Dirty 15” countries that will face the steepest tariffs in an interview last month on Fox Business. However, he did not name ...

Although not naming the countries, treasury secretary Scott Bessent said the group of nations traded heavily with the U.S.

Economists and trade analysts are closely monitoring the situation, as the implementation of these tariffs could have far-reaching implications for global trade dynamics.

You can get in touch with John by emailing [email protected] The Trump administration is expected to impose tariffs on a group of countries known as the "dirty 15" on April 2. President Donald ...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also perhaps tried to downplay the scope one day earlier when he coined a new term last Tuesday, saying the administration was looking at the so-called "dirty 15 ...

As the world economy braces for Donald Trump’s unveiling of a swathe of tariffs, some country leaders will be fearing the worst after Washington singled out a “dirty 15” list of nations.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, in a Fox Business interview on March 18, singled out what he called the "Dirty 15." He was referring to the 15% of nations that account for the bulk of U.S ...