--- title: "New global tariffs: implications for natural rubber" description: En abril la carga transportada fue un 4,6% más que en marzo y un 13,2% que abril, y se espera que los valores sigan al alza en los próximos tres meses, siendo los máximos niveles desde 2022 . image: https://alrubber.com/hubfs/250402-trump-tariffs-ew-439p-7dfa9a.webp --- [![Logo Alrubber Blanco-01 ok](https://alrubber.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20Alrubber%20Blanco-01%20ok.png?width=2092&height=699&name=Logo%20Alrubber%20Blanco-01%20ok.png)](https://alrubber.com/es/?hsLang=en) [![Logo Alrubber Color-01 (4)](https://alrubber.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20Alrubber%20Color-01%20(4).png?width=3000&height=1023&name=Logo%20Alrubber%20Color-01%20(4).png) Logo Alrubber Blanco-01 ok](https://alrubber.com/es/?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://alrubber.com/en/home) - [Market Prices](https://alrubber.com/en/market-prices) - [Natural Rubber](https://alrubber.com/en/natural-rubber) - [About us](https://alrubber.com/en/aboutus) - [Contact us](https://alrubber.com/en/contactus) Search Site Search [Market reports](https://alrubber.com/informedemercado?hsLang=en) - [English](https://alrubber.com/en/informedemercado/nuevos-aranceles-globales-implicancias-para-el-caucho-natural) - [Español](https://alrubber.com/es/informedemercado/nuevos-aranceles-globales-implicancias-para-el-caucho-natural) - [Português](https://alrubber.com/pt/informedemercado/nuevos-aranceles-globales-implicancias-para-el-caucho-natural) Search EN # New global tariffs: implications for natural rubber ##### Last Saturday, the U.S. activated a new tariff package affecting almost every country, with increases ranging from 10% to 50%, calculated based on bilateral trade deficits. Only a few strategic sectors — such as energy and pharmaceuticals — were exempted. Southeast Asian countries, key players in rubber production, were the most affected. China, the world’s largest buyer, now faces a total tariff of 54%. The European Union saw a 20% increase, while most Latin American countries received the minimum rate of 10%. The initial reaction was a sharp drop in financial assets and commodities. A contraction in global trade is expected due to rising costs, price distortions, and forced supplier relocations. ##### The effect is immediate: major exporters face new barriers, and consumers are cutting back demand. In addition, natural rubber is losing competitiveness against synthetic alternatives. ##### The global economic slowdown and falling oil prices are putting downward pressure on freight rates. While the adjustment is gradual, a steady decline in logistics costs is expected, especially on transpacific routes. ##### The tariff gap between Asia and Latin America may create short-term trade opportunities with the U.S. However, globally, increased competition in other markets, margin pressure, and defensive currency moves are expected. [Freight](https://alrubber.com/en/informedemercado/tag/freight), [Prices](https://alrubber.com/en/informedemercado/tag/prices), [rubber](https://alrubber.com/en/informedemercado/tag/rubber), [china](https://alrubber.com/en/informedemercado/tag/china), [latex](https://alrubber.com/en/informedemercado/tag/latex), [supply](https://alrubber.com/en/informedemercado/tag/supply), [demand](https://alrubber.com/en/informedemercado/tag/demand), [Trump](https://alrubber.com/en/informedemercado/tag/trump), [tariffs](https://alrubber.com/en/informedemercado/tag/tariffs) ##### Like it? 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