強化美國經濟？
In early April, U.S. President Donald Trump announced what he called “reciprocal tariffs” on imports from most countries.
4月初，美國總統川普宣布對大多數國家的進口商品徵收所謂的「對等關稅」。
reciprocate(v.)回報;報答;酬答
According to the BBC, the goal of these import taxes is to strengthen the U.S. economy by encouraging consumers to buy American-made products.
根據《英國廣播公司》（BBC）報導，這項進口稅的目的是透過鼓勵消費者購買美國製造產品，來強化美國經濟。
goal(n.)目標;目的=aim=purposestrengthen(v.)加強=enhance=boost
The tariffs were introduced in two stages.
這波關稅分為兩個階段實施。
in the initial stage在初始階段
The first stage, which began on April 5, involved tariffs of at least 10% on nearly all imports to the U.S.
第一階段自4月5日開始，針對幾乎所有進口到美國的商品徵收至少10%的關稅。
nearly(adv.)幾乎=almost=virtually=practically
On April 9, a second set of tariffs was imposed on 60 countries, with some reaching as high as 104%.
第二階段於4月9日展開，針對60個國家加徵關稅，部分商品的稅率甚至高達104%。
impose(v.)實施、徵收
However, Trump temporarily suspended these higher tariffs on all countries except China, shortly after their announcement.
然而，在宣布不久之後，川普暫緩對中國以外所有國家的這些高關稅。
suspend(v.)暫停、中止except (for)~除了～之外shortly after...=在～之後不久=soon after...=immediately after...
He refused to cancel the 125% tariff on Chinese goods after China responded by increasing its taxes on American imports to 84% on April 10.
他拒絕取消對中國商品所徵收的125%關稅，此前中國已宣布自4月10日起，將美國進口商品的稅率提高至84%作為回應。
cancel(v.)取消=call offrespond(v.)回應
Although Trump referred to these tariffs as “reciprocal,” they are not directly based on the amount other countries charge the U.S. in tariffs and fees.
儘管川普將這些關稅稱為「對等關稅」，但並非直接根據其他國家對美國商品徵收的關稅或相關費用而制定。
refer to A as B 把A稱為Bbe based on根據charge(v.)收費;索取(費用)
In fact, the tariffs were set at levels intended to reduce the U.S. trade deficit in goods with each country.
實際上，這些關稅的稅率是為了減少美國與各國之間的商品貿易逆差。
in fact實際上=in realitybe intended to~旨在～=be aimed at~deficit(n.)赤字、虧損trade deficit貿易逆差trade surplus貿易順差surplus(n.)餘額、盈餘
Despite this, some countries, such as the U.K., are still subject to tariffs, even though they buy more from the U.S. than they sell to it.
即便如此，包括英國在內的一些國家仍需繳納關稅，儘管他們從美國購買的商品比對美國的出口還多。
despite(prep.)儘管=in spite ofbe subject to遭受～、承受～
According to the BBC, American importers will be responsible for paying the taxes to the government, based on the value and country of origin of each product.
根據BBC報導，美國進口商需根據每項產品的價值及原產國，向政府繳交相應稅金。
be responsible for...負責～
However, it is likely that most — if not all — of these additional costs will be passed on to consumers.
然而，這些額外成本可能大部分、甚至全部會轉嫁到消費者身上。
if not...甚至是pass on~to~把～轉嫁給～
As a result, prices for products such as coffee, alcohol, and electronics could rise sharply in the U.S. due to limited supply and the added fees from the tariffs.
因此，受供應限制與關稅成本影響，美國境內的咖啡、酒類和電子產品價格可能會大幅上漲。
as a result因此=consequentlysharply(adv.)急劇地、大幅地