The Trump administration moved forward with a new wave of double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries on Friday after the temporary 10% stopgap levies that had been in place expired. The tariff increases, which vary by country, represent one of the most sweeping expansions of U.S. trade barriers in recent decades and signal a hardened stance in ongoing global trade negotiations.

The new rates affect a wide range of trading partners across Asia, Europe, and beyond. Countries that had been operating under the lower 10% placeholder rate now face significantly higher duties on goods exported to the United States. Officials framed the move as leverage in trade negotiations, while critics warned of potential price increases for American consumers and retaliatory measures from affected nations.

Labor organizations weighed in on the shift, with some union groups expressing cautious support for protecting domestic manufacturing jobs and others raising concern about supply chain disruptions that could affect workers. The reaction from business groups was more uniformly skeptical, with industry representatives warning of higher input costs and uncertainty for companies that rely on international supply chains.

Markets reacted to the announcement with notable volatility, as investors assessed the scope of the new tariff schedules and the likelihood of negotiations leading to reductions. China and several major Asian economies were among those facing elevated rates, continuing a pattern of friction in U.S.-Asia trade relations that has persisted across administrations.

The administration has indicated that countries demonstrating progress toward trade deals may see rates adjusted, though no specific timelines or benchmarks were immediately provided. Trading partners had until the Friday deadline to reach agreements that might have forestalled the higher tariffs, and negotiations with several nations reportedly remain ongoing.