The White House explained the refusal to impose duties against Russia and three other countries.

US President Donald Trump has decided not to impose trade duties on goods from Russia, Belarus, Cuba and North Korea, as these countries are already under US sanctions. This was announced on April 3 by White House press Secretary Caroline Leavitt, quoted by the Axios portal.

"However, Leavitt noted that Cuba, Belarus and <North Korea> were also not included because the existing tariffs and sanctions against them are already so high," the publication says.

In addition, the White House spokeswoman added that Russia may face additional severe sanctions in the future.

Trade Warrior: How new US duties will affect the global economy

Donald Trump announced the introduction of fees for all products supplied to the United States.

On April 2, Trump announced large-scale trade measures: base tariffs of 10% are being introduced for all products supplied to the United States. For the EU, this figure has been raised to 20%, and for China — to 34%. In his speech, the president called April 2 the day when Americans will become rich again.