Trump used fentanyl to justify tariffs, but the crisis was already easing
The White House says fentanyl smuggled to the U.S. justifies tariffs against Canada, China and Mexico. But fentanyl deaths and smuggling have been dropping fast — and Canada plays almost no role.
Trump's Canada, Mexico, China tariffs suspend loophole behind fentanyl shipments
President Donald Trump's new tariff orders against Canada, Mexico and China all contain clauses suspending a duty-free exemption for low-value shipments below $800 that is widely seen as a loophole that has allowed shipments of fentanyl and its precursor chemicals into the United States.
Trump to hit Canada, Mexico and China with tariffs beginning Saturday, White House says
Trump will impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% on goods from China, following a pledge he made after winning the White House.
Trump to enact tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China starting Feb. 1, White House says
President Trump will enact 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada starting Saturday, as well as a 10% tariff on China.
White House says Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China will come Saturday. No word on exemptions
Trump had been threatening the tariffs to ensure greater cooperation from the countries on stopping illegal immigration and the smuggling of chemicals used for fentanyl.
White House says Trump’s Mexico, Canada, and China tariffs a go
Trump campaigned heavily on tariffs and threatened to implement them against Canada and Mexico on Inauguration Day, which was later pushed back to Feb. 1.
White House reiterates that Canada, Mexico tariffs will take effect Saturday
The move could devastate international trade and manufacturing, especially for an automotive industry with operations integrated across North America.
US economy on edge as White House says tariffs will soon be imposed on Mexico, Canada, China
President Donald Trump is preparing to levy tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, despite concerns about the implication for the global economy.
White House says tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China begin Saturday
President Donald Trump said he will impose tariffs of 25% on exports to the United States and 10% from Canada.
Trump to talk tariffs with leaders of Canada and Mexico: 'They owe us a lot of money'
Trump has said tariffs are a way to force the countries to stop the flow of migrants and fentanyl across the borders and into the U.S.
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