US tariffs on imports of goods into the country will have a negative impact on global GDP and the growth of the US economy – IMF – News from the economy. Reviews of the economic situation in Ukraine and in the world.

Trade restrictions, including customs duties on United States merchandise imports initiated by the US administration, threaten the country's global economic growth, reports Finance.co.uk in reference to the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Christine Lagarde

"This (introduction of the customs – ed.), Of course, affects the GDP, which in the worst case case in the current situation, is to 0.5% of GDP globally "- she explained, commenting on the report, which is preparing" I am ready to reach 500 billion dollars ", – said the President of the United States.

Recall, June 15, the Ministry of Finance of China announced the introduction of a 25% duty on 659 goods items from the United States . Customs duties on 545 goods for about $ 34 billion came into effect on July 6, the effective date of others will be announced later.

The same day the US authorities announce the introduction of a 25% customs duty on Chinese goods. $ 50 billion . The decision was made "by the theft of intellectual property and technology, as well as other unfair commercial practices," according to a statement by President Donald Trump

on April 2 . in response to Washington's decision on the rights to aluminum and steel in Beijing. Thus, fruits and derived products are taxed at a rate of 15% and American pork and its products at 25%.