# US president Donald Trump has signed an executive order modifying tariff rates for over 60 countries, as the new rates on imported goods take effect today. The duties range as high as 41-percent for Syria and 40-percent for Laos and Myanmar. Canada’s tariff rate has risen from 25 to 35-percent. The rate for South Africa remains unchanged at 30-percent. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says the revised rates include a drop in tariffs on goods from Israel, India, and Lesotho:
US announces new levies for dozens of countries, while South Africa remains at 30% [SOUND]
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