Trump threatens tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China over drug and migrant issues

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President-elect Trump has threatened Canada and Mexico with a 25% tariff on all goods unless they take action against illegal drugs and migrants. He stated that the tariffs would start on January 20. Trump also announced a 10% tariff on products from China, citing the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl. He has a long history of supporting tariffs against countries he believes exploit the U.S. These tariffs would impact trade relations, especially with Canada and Mexico, which are part of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement that promotes mostly tariff-free trade.


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