Biden calls Trump's tariff plan on Canada and Mexico counterproductive

President Joe Biden criticized President-elect Donald Trump's plan to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, calling it "counterproductive." Biden expressed concern about damaging relationships with these key trading partners during a visit to Nantucket, Massachusetts. Trump announced the tariffs in a post on Truth Social, linking them to issues like drug trafficking and illegal immigration. He stated that the tariffs would remain until these problems are resolved. In response, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum clarified that Mexico does not intend to close its borders, emphasizing a strategy focused on human rights. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also reaffirmed the importance of maintaining strong trade relations with the U.S.