Trump pledges tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China

Trump pledges tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China
US president elect has made a clear statement on tariffs (Image: NZME)
The Wall Street Journal
WASHINGTON—President-elect Donald Trump pledged that soon after taking office he will slap steep tariffs on Mexico and Canada, two of America’s closest allies, as well as China, the clearest indication since his election victory that he plans to follow through on the tough campaign rhetoric that helped propel him to the White House.Posting on his Truth Social platform, Trump said that on the first day of his presidency he will charge Mexico and Canada a 25% tariff on all products coming into the U.S. He adde...

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