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Trump tariffs: Mexico and Canada weigh likely fallout of new threats

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US President-elect Donald Trump has said one of his first acts will be to slap 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, a move which would cause havoc for two of America's key economic partners.Canada and Mexico are grappling with US President-elect Donald Trump's threat to place 25% tariffs on exports into their most important trade market,

The article discusses the potential economic impacts of former President Donald Trump's threats to impose tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada if he were to win the 2024 presidential election. Trump's proposal includes a 10% tariff on all imports, with higher rates for countries like China, and a specific mention of Mexico and Canada due to their significant trade relationship with the U.S. under the USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement). Analysts and experts suggest that such tariffs could lead to increased costs for American consumers, retaliatory measures from Mexico and Canada, and disruptions in supply chains. There's also concern about the potential for a trade war, which could negatively affect industries like automotive manufacturing, where parts cross borders multiple times before final assembly. The article highlights the uncertainty and potential economic fallout, including inflation and job losses, should these threats materialize into policy.

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