The on-again, off-again tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada proposed by President Donald Trump have trading partners fuming, corporations pausing and consumers worrying. The […] ‘Who Would Ever Sign a Thing Like This?
President Donald Trump signed executive orders Thursday that paused tariffs for about one month on some products from Mexico and Canada covered by the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Trump negotiated the USMCA treaty in his first term,
President Donald Trump suggested future tariff increases on Mexico and Canada, emphasizing historical exploitation of the US by global partners. The modifications aim to safeguard American industries while maintaining USMCA commitments.
President Donald Trump has accused Canada of "cheating" on tariffs as the U.S. and its northern neighbor continue to grapple with an emerging trade war. Newsweek reached out for comment to the office of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau via email on Friday night.