Existing deals with the European Union and Japan cap U.S. tariffs on most imports from these regions at 15%

The potential levies of either 10% or 12.5% would apply to 60 trading partners, although the proposal listed several product exemptions.

The president's trade adviser also recommended a 12.5 percent duty for dozens of other countries. The tariff rates are not yet final.

US proposes 10% tariffs on imports due to forced labor concerns, seeking to rebuild Trump's tariff agenda amid trade tensions.