Trump imposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China: details and reactions
2 february 2025 в 20:37
President Donald Trump has often discussed the possibility of imposing tariffs on other countries, and this weekend he kept that promise.
On Saturday, Trump signed an order imposing significant tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China. He declared an economic state of emergency, allowing him to impose a 10% tariff on all imports from China and a 25% tariff on goods from Mexico and Canada.
A tariff is a tax or duty imposed by a government on imports or exports of goods. It is usually used to increase revenue for the government or to protect domestic industries by making foreign goods more expensive. Tariffs can be applied to a wide range of goods, from raw materials to finished products, and their rates can vary depending on the product and country.
Trump took to social media, stating that tariffs are necessary «to protect Americans».
He called on Canada and Mexico to take stronger measures to stop the production and export of illegal fentanyl, as well as pressuring both nations to reduce illegal immigration into the United States.
The President of Mexico issued a directive in response to the actions of the US imposing counter-sanctions.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected accusations from the White House, calling them «slander» and denying any links between the Mexican government and criminal organizations. Sheinbaum emphasized that she instructed the country’s economy minister to take measures, including imposing counter-sanctions and other measures to protect Mexico’s interests.
«If the government of the United States and its agencies wanted to combat serious fentanyl consumption in their country, they could fight drug sales on the streets of their major cities, which they do not do, and money laundering generated by this illegal activity, which has caused so much harm to their population», - she added.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded by announcing that Canada will also impose retaliatory tariffs of 25% on up to $ 155 billion worth of imports from the US, including items such as alcohol and fruits.
Trudeau expressed disappointment, stating that the actions of the White House have led to division rather than unity. He reminded Americans of Canada’s long-standing support, highlighting that Canadian troops fought alongside US forces in Afghanistan and provided assistance in various crises, from wildfires in California to Hurricane Katrina
On Saturday, Trump signed an order imposing significant tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China. He declared an economic state of emergency, allowing him to impose a 10% tariff on all imports from China and a 25% tariff on goods from Mexico and Canada.
A tariff is a tax or duty imposed by a government on imports or exports of goods. It is usually used to increase revenue for the government or to protect domestic industries by making foreign goods more expensive. Tariffs can be applied to a wide range of goods, from raw materials to finished products, and their rates can vary depending on the product and country.
Trump took to social media, stating that tariffs are necessary «to protect Americans».
He called on Canada and Mexico to take stronger measures to stop the production and export of illegal fentanyl, as well as pressuring both nations to reduce illegal immigration into the United States.
The President of Mexico issued a directive in response to the actions of the US imposing counter-sanctions.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected accusations from the White House, calling them «slander» and denying any links between the Mexican government and criminal organizations. Sheinbaum emphasized that she instructed the country’s economy minister to take measures, including imposing counter-sanctions and other measures to protect Mexico’s interests.
«If the government of the United States and its agencies wanted to combat serious fentanyl consumption in their country, they could fight drug sales on the streets of their major cities, which they do not do, and money laundering generated by this illegal activity, which has caused so much harm to their population», - she added.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded by announcing that Canada will also impose retaliatory tariffs of 25% on up to $ 155 billion worth of imports from the US, including items such as alcohol and fruits.
Trudeau expressed disappointment, stating that the actions of the White House have led to division rather than unity. He reminded Americans of Canada’s long-standing support, highlighting that Canadian troops fought alongside US forces in Afghanistan and provided assistance in various crises, from wildfires in California to Hurricane Katrina
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