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Trump’s latest tariff brinkmanship goes down to the wire

Trump’s latest tariff brinkmanship goes down to the wire
The US president blames Canada and Mexico for his country's fentanyl crisis. (Image: File)
The Wall Street Journal
By Gavin Bade North American leaders are braced for another round of trade brinkmanship as US President Donald Trump’s deadline to impose 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico approaches. The chances for a delay beyond the Tuesday deadline (Wednesday NZT) appear slimmer than a month ago. From Ottawa to Mexico City, officials and executives are frustrated by Trump’s persistent threats to impose tariffs on the US neighbours after weeks of negotiations over what might forestall them. Trump has said he also plans to...

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