According to U.S. Commerce Secretary Harward Lutnik, the tariffs imposed by President Trump will remain in effect for days and weeks. Speaking on April 6, 2025, Lutnik explained that certain islands inhabited solely by penguins were included in the list of countries targeted by these tariffs to prevent nations from using them as ‘backdoors.’ “If you leave something off the list, countries attempting to engage in counter-speculative practices against the U.S. come through these countries,” Lutnik emphasized during the CBS News broadcast ‘Face the Nation.’ He further stated, ‘There is no delay. They will definitely remain in effect for days and weeks,’ referring to the tariffs.
US Commerce Secretary: Tariffs to Remain in Effect for Days and Weeks
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