President Donald Trump on Wednesday slapped 25% tariffs on all goods imported into the United States from Moldova, escalating the trade war that was kicked off in April following the “Liberation Day” announcement.

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced new tariff measures targeting seven countries—Libya, Iraq, Algeria, Moldova, Brunei, Philippines and Sri Lanka. The updated tariff rates for each of these nations are scheduled to come into effect on August 1.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump sent out tariff letters to six smaller U.S. trading partners on Wednesday with a pledge to announce import taxes on other countries later in the day.

The president’s tariff announcements suggest he has not backed away from his initial strategy, where even smaller trading partners will face tariffs.

Trump announced the United States would impose new tariffs on imports from several additional countries as part of his drive to reduce the trade deficit and promote fair trade.

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New levies, which come on top of tariffs on auto parts and industrial metals, will come into effect on August 1.

Imports from Brazil, Algeria, Iraq, Libya, Moldova, Sri Lanka, Brueni and the Philippines could face double-digit tariffs starting on Aug. 1.