US President Donald Trump has signed executive orders imposing tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, citing a national emergency over fentanyl and illegal immigration. The tariffs, ranging from 10% to 25%, are expected to cause significant disruption to regional supply chains and potentially escalate into a trade war. Canada and Mexico have vowed immediate retaliation, while China has yet to respond.
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Responding to concerns raised by oil refiners and Midwestern states, Trump imposed only a 10% duty on energy products from Canada, with Mexican energy imports facing the full 25% tariff. A White House fact sheet said the tariffs would stay in place “until the crisis alleviated,” but gave no details on what the three countries would need to do to win a reprieve.
“Our focus should be on working together with Canada and Mexico to gain a competitive advantage and facilitate American companies’ ability to export to global markets,” Colvin said in a statement. Trade lawyers said Trump was once again testing the limits of US law, and said the two statutes were untested for broad tariffs. Legal challenges were likely, some said.
Nova Scotia’s Premier Tim Houston said he directed that all alcohol imported from the US be removed from the province’s store shelves.
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