On Saturday, President Donald Trump signed a presidential order to impose new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China. Under the International Emergency Emergency Economic Power Law (IEEPA), the President quoted the “state emergency”, and the crisis caused by illegal foreigners promoted by the country and fatal Fentanyl was immediately decided. He declared that it would justify a typical economic behavior. In response, Canada, Mexico, and China are surprised at their own retaliation measures, and set up economic radioactive drops and rising consumer costs.
“Best border crisis”
Trump accuses the Biden administration's “worst border crisis in the US history” and quotes in a fact sheet associated with orders for “illegal aliens with more than 10 million people.” This includes the Chinese and individuals of the terrorist watchlist. The White House also emphasizes the growing problem at the northern border. He emphasizes the victims of Fentanil and is “75,000 deaths a year.”
In fact, the rollback of the immigration policy in the Trump era in the Trump era promoted the rapid increase in illegal crossing and border -related crimes. However, it is uncertain whether tariffs will put pressure on trade partners to strengthen their execution.
Put pressure on
President Trump uses tariffs as a leverage to put pressure on Canada, Mexico and China, to act more powerfully against illegal immigrants and drug trafficking.
The Presidential Order imposes 25 % of tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. Imports from China face 10 % of tariffs, but Canada's energy resources are a decrease of 10 %.
The administration states that “Mexico has given the cartel a safe shelter,” and “can be engaged in the manufacture and transport of dangerous drugs.”
Trump also accuses China that it did not stop the flow of precursor chemicals used to generate Fentanyl. He claims that the authorities have asserted that they did not take the necessary actions.
Furthermore, this order emphasizes the presence of Mexico's cartel, which operates Fentanyl and Nita Sen synthetic labs in Canada. It focuses on strengthening domestic production of Canadian Fentanyl in Canada and concerns about footprints in the international drug distribution.
scope
According to data from the US Census Bureau in 2024, the United States imported $ 377.2 billion from Canada, a product worth about $ 466.6 billion from Mexico. Imports from China were about $ 401.4 billion in total. At the same time, they account for about 42 % of imports throughout the United States.
From Mexico, major imports include vehicles, machinery, electrical machinery, mineral fuel, optical and medical equipment. The main exports of Canada to the United States include mineral fuel (especially crude oil), vehicles, machinery, plastic, and wood.
Major imports from China include electronic devices such as smartphones, computers, lithium -ion batteries, apparel and textiles, toys, and video game consoles.
These imports play an important role in the US economy, provide various products to consumers, and support various industries.
Temporary “pain”
President Trump acknowledged that his tariff could lead to higher costs for American consumers, but claimed that economic difficulties were needed.
“Do you have any pain? Yes, maybe (and maybe not!)” He posted in a true social on Sunday, “But we will make the United States again.
On that day, he talked to the reporters and said that he was saying: “We may be a little painful in the short term, but in the long term, the United States has been torn by almost all countries in the world.”
Trump's latest position seems to be far from his core campaign's promise to reduce American living expenses.
Analysts have warned that tariffs could raise the prices of essential products, including electronic equipment, vehicles, and foods, and could directly affect American households. A report from Yale's budget lab states that if tariffs continue, the average US households may lose $ 1,245 this year, which will increase $ 1.4 trillion in the next 10 years. I am.
“Customs duties protect us only low -priced,” said Thomas Dylrenzo, President of Ludwig von Mises Research Institute, in a recent podcast. He warned that consumer cost and economic downturn were inevitable. Dirorenzo explained this in a simple example. If both US and international companies sell products for $ 100 and Trump imposes 100 % of foreign competitors, the company is currently claiming $ 200. This allows US companies to raise prices to $ 180 and still gain market share.
So far, the administration has not identified specific measures or progress in controlling illegal immigrants and Fentanyl smuggling to cancel tariffs.
Retaliation
Canada, Mexico, and China have been promptly dealt with measures, targeting major US industries.
Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced 25 % of US duties worth $ 100 billion in accordance with Trump's drastic duties. Lists of covered products include meat, home appliances, sports equipment, furniture, clothing, and plastic.
“We don't want to be here. I didn't seek this,” said Tordeau, emphasizing his government, “I will not return to stand up for Canadians.”
Customs duties are step -by -step, and the CAD $ 30 billion tax is set to come into effect quickly, and in 21 days, the remaining $ 125 billion will secure time for companies to adjust.
As described in the progressive Farmer report, Canadian measures include a wide range of agricultural products. Animal feed supplements and harvest devices are also targeted. However, beef, which is a market of $ 824 million, was particularly excluded. According to USDA data described in the report, Canada is the largest export market for baked goods in the United States, selling $ 2.8 billion in 2023. He was also a top buyer of US vegetables ($ 1.97 billion), pork ($ 800 million). $ 500 million) and processed foods. These industries are currently directly at the intersection of Canadian trade.
Mexico
On Saturday, Mexico's President Crodia Symbaum accused Trump's tariff and refused to claim that her government had a cartel alliance. She criticized the US weapon sales to crime groups and that Washington did not suppress domestic consumption of Fentanil. Symbaum proposed to form a Trump and working group to resolve the dispute. At the same time, as “Planning B”, she ordered an unspecified retaliation “tariffs and non -tariff measures”.
On Monday, after a conversation with Trump, Symbaum adopted a more diplomatic approach and published a joint security and trade discussion. As part of the agreement, Mexico will expand 10,000 borders on a border of 10,000 people, but the United States promises to crack down on personal trading weapons to Mexico.
China
The Ministry of Commerce in China has announced that it will complain with the World Trade Organization (WTO). In addition, the county, according to political interests, implements an indefinite “response measures” to protect its economic interests.
Break -up concerns
Beyond the immediate financial burden of American households, it may be deeper and more consequence. This is to use Trump's economic policy to accelerate global integration. USMCA was once advertised by Trump as an alternative to NAFTA, but has opened the way to North America's economic and political involvement. If customs duties burn economic pain, and if they do so, USMCA will be assembled as the only advancement and further dismantle the sovereignty of the nation under stability.
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