Average US tariffs hit highest since 1910s: WTO and IMF
- Posted on August 8, 2025
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Average US tariffs hit highest since 1910s: WTO and IMF

New data from the WTO and IMF reveals a significant surge in the US tariff rate, reaching an average of 20.1 percent. This marks the highest level since the early 1910s, excluding a short-lived peak earlier in the year. The increase follows the implementation of new duties on Thursday, contrasting sharply with the 2.