The 15 countries that are likely to be the ones affected are responsible for more than 70% of all U.S. imports.

As the world economy braces for Donald Trump’s unveiling of a swathe of tariffs, some country leaders will be fearing the worst after Washington singled out a “dirty 15” list of nations.Although not ...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent singled out what he called the “Dirty 15” countries that will face the steepest tariffs.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has singled out what he called the "Dirty 15" — the 15% of countries that trade heavily with the U.S. and have high tariffs. The forthcoming import duties will pile on ...

The White House has remained reticent regarding the specifics of the potential tariffs and the countries it plans to target. But these countries could be on the list.

The “Dirty 15”, in particular, has drawn scrutiny. Coined by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, it refers to the 15 per cent of economies that account for the bulk of trade imbalances with the US while ...

Donald Trump has labelled April 2 "Liberation Day", insisting that the levies will free the United States from its reliance on foreign goods. Trump appeared to substantially expand his tariff plans, ...

The Trump administration is focusing on applying tariffs to about 15% of nations with persistent trade imbalances with the U.S.—a so-called “dirty 15,” as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent put it last ...

In recent weeks, officials including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have highlighted how about 15% of nations—a so-called “dirty 15”—run persistent trade surpluses with the U.S. The Wall ...

US Treasury Secretary had said that 'Dirty 15' are those nations who account for largest trading volumes with the US and highest tariffs at the same time.

Even so, speculation has emerged about a list of countries, known as the "Dirty 15," that might face new duties. The term "Dirty 15" stems from an interview Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ...