- U.S. imposes a 25% tariff on imports from Kazakhstan starting August 1, 2025
- Announcement made by U.S. President Donald Trump in a letter to Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
- Move aims to address trade imbalances and U.S. trade deficit with Kazakhstan
- Trump views long-term trade deficits as threats to national security and economic health
- Kazakh companies can avoid tariffs by relocating manufacturing to the U.S.
- Trump promises expedited support for companies moving operations to the U.S.
- Kazakhstan is among several countries facing new tariffs, including Malaysia, Laos, South Africa, Myanmar, Japan, and South Korea
- Kazakhstan is the only Central Asian country with a 25% tariff; others in the region face a 10% duty
- Kazakhstan was previously designated for a 27% tariff, but implementation was delayed
- U.S. duties affect only 4.8% of Kazakhstan’s exports according to Minister Serik Zhumangarin
Source: daryo.uz
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