Trump announces tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China to combat drug trafficking and illegal immigration

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President-elect Donald Trump plans to impose a 25% tariff on all products from Mexico and Canada, and a 10% tariff on goods from China. He cites concerns over illegal immigration and drug trafficking, particularly Fentanyl. Trump stated these tariffs will remain until drugs and illegal immigration are no longer threats to the U.S. He announced this plan on his Truth Social platform, calling it one of his first executive orders. The tariffs aim to address what Trump describes as an "invasion" of drugs and migrants. He accused China of not doing enough to stop the flow of illicit drugs into the U.S.


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