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Trump says 25% Mexico, Canada tariffs will start March 4, plus additional 10% on China
- President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico will start on March 4 due to insufficient action on drug smuggling issues, citing over 100,000 U.S. deaths related to opioids in 2024.
- U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated Canada and Mexico could avoid tariffs by proving border security improvements to the U.S. administration.
- Canada’s Public Safety Minister David McGuinty expressed confidence that their efforts to improve border security would meet U.S. expectations during a visit to Washington on February 27.
- Trump also declared an additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports effective on the same date, linking drug trafficking to these countries' responsibilities.
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Now it looks like the US president will make good on his promise and impose tariffs. Trump is unhappy with his neighbors' anti-drug crackdown.
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Leaning Left48Leaning Right39Center83Last UpdatedBias Distribution49% Center
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