President Donald Trump has reopened a global trade conflict after the administration announced a new round of tariffs early Friday. The measures are aimed at 60 U.S. trading partners, marking a broad escalation in the White House’s use of import duties.

The countries named in the initial reports include China, Australia and Canada, showing that the action reaches across major economies and close U.S. partners alike. By targeting such a large group of trading partners at once, the administration signaled a far wider push than a dispute focused on any single nation.

The latest move revives a strategy that defined much of Trump’s earlier approach to international commerce. Tariffs are often presented by supporters as a way to pressure foreign governments and protect domestic industries, but they also raise the risk of retaliation and wider disruption in global trade relationships.

With 60 partners affected, the announcement is likely to draw close attention from businesses, investors and foreign governments looking for details on how the tariffs will be applied. The decision sets up another high-stakes phase in Trump’s trade agenda, with potential consequences for imports, exports and diplomatic ties.