Donald Trump has signed an order to allow tariffs after pledging to impose dramatic taxes from Canada, Mexico and China.
This decision may set a stage of a trade war that causes three damage between the United States and its top trade partners. Trump also threatened to impose tariffs on the European Union.
Trump signed three administrative orders on Saturday, which imposed 25 % of Mexico and Canada products. New York Times It has been reported。 Trump imposed a 10 % tariff on Canadian oil exports and 10 % tariffs on China.
Times reports that Trump tariffs will be enforced on Tuesday. Newspapers include retaliation clause that expands US tariffs if Mexico, Canada, or China tries to apply their own tariffs on the United States. I talked.
Trump imposes tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Law. The President quoted the US opioid crisis when he imposed his presidential order and built many of the drug densely populated in Canada.
Posting True societyTrump states: “We need to protect Americans. It is my duty as president to ensure the safety of everyone. I stop pouring illegal aliens and drugs over the border. And the Americans voted overwhelmingly.
The country played a central role in these issues, such as consuming sufficient attention and resources, and effectively adjusting the US law execution partner to effectively suppress the tide of illegal drugs. ” I claimed.
Trump's office stated that Chinese officials had not been able to prevent the cartel from being used by drug precursors to Mexico. He also argued that Mexico's drug traffickers had “unbearable parallel with the Mexican government.”
in Fact seat Regarding tariffs, Trump also quoted the “threats brought by illegal aliens” in his decision.
Trump's decision to collect 10 % of Canadian energy products seems to be a certain perception that tariffs can spur higher prices. The White House claims that tariffs will not incit the flame of inflation.
These three countries include more than one -third of imports to the United States, such as apparel, drugs, electronic equipment, and steel. Despite the warning that Trump will be filled with enhanced tariffs, Canada and Mexico have said they will meet his plan.
Canada is reportedly imposed tariffs on Florida Range juice, whiskey, and Kentucky maid peanut butter. The Times pointed out that all three states were represented by Republican Senator and voted in Trump in 2024.
Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum said that her country should plan a “cool head” with a “cool head” and move forward. The newspaper pointed out that Trump did not engage in serious negotiations with these countries before his decision was made.
Economists have repeatedly warns that higher tariffs will increase the price of American consumer goods and worsen living expenses. Trump recognized on Friday that his tariff could encourage “temporary short -term turmoil”.
He said that Americans wanted to understand why he was imposing them. “Credit does not cause inflation,” Trump claimed. “They cause success.”
Posted by Senator Washington Patty Malay Social media: “Trump's tariff is expensive for families -literally, not Mexico, Canada, or China that pays these increases, and you are you, and you are your wallet where you are shopping. You will feel it.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis Agreed: “Trump tariffs are taxes on Coloradan and American families, increasing all costs from food to gas. Trump's tariffs reduce competitiveness, damage people, and say frankly. “
The conservative group tax foundation estimates that Trump has cost $ 80 billion for customs duties worth about $ 38 billion in 2018 and 2019. The Foundation described this as “one of the largest tax increase in decades.”
Joe Biden's administration has maintained most of these tariffs and increased the number of tariffs on $ 18 billion, including semiconductors and electric vehicles.
