How Long Will Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs Be In Place? Expert Weighs In

Last Updated:April 03, 2025, 08:27 IST

Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs came into effect on April 2. But how long will the tariffs be in place? Former Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez has weighed in on the matter.

Donald Trump imposes reciprocal tariffs on several countries (Reuters Image)

Donald Trump’s April 2 reciprocal tariffs on various countries won’t be in place by the back half of 2025, former President George W. Bush’s Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez has predicted.

He made the assertion, stating that the other countries impacted by the new levies will “rush to the negotiating table".

His remarks came shortly after Trump announced the “discounted reciprocal tariffs" on several countries, including India and China on Wednesday. He set a baseline tariff of 10%, which goes as high as 49%.

Carlos Gutierrez’s Massive Prediction

In a massive prediction, Gutierrez said that some of the tariffs would be lifted in a month or two, adding that the tariffs would be the beginning of a big negotiation.

“It is the opening step. I would assume that this will not be in place in a month, two months. Definitely not in the back half of the year. So I’m in the camp that this is at the beginning of a big negotiation," Gutierrez said in an interview with CNBC.

“I would put these tariffs in four groups. Number 1 is automobiles. And that comes down to Mexico, Canada and Germany. It’s not only about bringing production back, but it’s also about market access," he added.

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