Mexico, Donald Trump and European Union
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The U.S. will charge a 30% tariff on the European Union and Mexico effective Aug. 1, President Trump said in letters to the leaders of each trading partner, posted on Truth Social on Saturday morning.
The U.S. has sanctioned Myanmar's military junta and refused to acknowledge its rule, so Mr. Trump's personal letter to its leader was welcomed, despite the subject.
The president said the blanket 35% would be on top of tariffs on certain sectors. That’s higher than the previous 25% rate.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will keep working toward a new trade framework with the United States despite U.S. President Donald Trump saying he'll raise taxes on many imported good
Economists and investors are left guessing by President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda as he grants extensions then threatens higher tariffs in letters to trading partners. It remains to be
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The letter reiterated Trump’s complaints about dairy quotas, fentanyl and the U.S. trade deficit, which is mostly fueled by American refineries’ thirst for Canadian oil. His social media post caused the Canadian dollar to immediately tumble, indicating the market wasn’t expecting this escalation.
It’s a possible sign that President Donald Trump’s wave of tariff letters is again raising concern among investors.
President Trump warns Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney of a new 35% tariff on Canadian imports if the country doesn't address fentanyl trafficking and existing trade disputes.