U.S. President Donald Trump slapped steep tariffs on exports from dozens of trading partners including Canada, Brazil, India and Taiwan, pressing ahead with his plans to reorder the global economy ahead of a Friday trade deal deadline.

President Donald Trump has announced sweeping new tariffs on imports from 69 countries, including Canada, Brazil, India, Taiwan, and Switzerland, in a bold push to reshape global trade.

Economies in Asia were among those hit hardest by tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump on "Liberation Day" in April. From traditional US allies like Japan to the Asean bloc spanning South East Asia, many - particularly export driven economies reliant on the US markets - have been scrambling to strike deals before a 1 August deadline.