New U.S. tariffs are expected to have a serious impact on Bulgarian exports and the national economy, with a projected drop of 32.8% in exports to the American market, according to Deputy Economy and Industry Minister Doncho Barbalov. This decline represents about 1.5% of Bulgaria's overall exports. In macroeconomic terms, the blow to GDP in 2025 is estimated at 0.35%, Barbalov stated. The Deputy Minister explained that the average effective tariff rate Bulgarian goods will face under the new U.