Trump plans tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China over immigration and drug issues

independent.co.uk

President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada if those countries do not address drug trafficking and immigration issues. He plans to sign this order on his first day in office. Trump also announced a 10% tariff on Chinese imports, citing China's failure to act against drug traffickers. He claims these tariffs will remain until the issues are resolved. If enacted, these tariffs could significantly impact the U.S. economy and trade relations, potentially disrupting the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. In 2022, trade between these countries totaled approximately $1.8 trillion.


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