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

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

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 ...

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.

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.

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, ...

Although not naming the countries, treasury secretary Scott Bessent said the group of nations traded heavily with the U.S.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, in a Fox Business interview on March 18, singled out what he called the "Dirty 15." He was referring to the 15% of nations that account for the bulk of U.S. trading ...

Economists and trade analysts are closely monitoring the situation, as the implementation of these tariffs could have far-reaching implications for global trade dynamics.

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 ...