Trump fulfills his word: signs 25% tariffs for goods in Canada and Mexico and 10% for China

Chijioke Obinna

Trump fulfills his word: signs 25% tariffs for goods in Canada and Mexico and 10% for China

US President Donald Trump signed on Saturday the executive orders for which the promised 25% tariffs for the goods of Mexico and Canada (with the exception of the Canadian oil, which will have only 10%) and of the 10% for China.

Trump signed from his particular residence of Mar-A-Lago in Florida three separated executive orders on Saturday afternoon, thus realizing a promise announced repeatedly and can unleash a commercial war. The effective entry will be from 00:00 on Tuesday, February 4 at Washington (05:01 GMT).

The tariffs to Mexico and Canada -países to which she accuses of not controlling her border in her migratory flows or those of drugs such as fentanyl, in addition to taking advantage of a commercial surplus with the US Flotation of the Free Trade Agreement between the three American countries for 30 years.

The White House published shortly after the firm that tariffs on Canada will be in force “until Canada cooperates with the US against drug traffickers and border security”, and the same argument repeated it with Mexico, but it was more Far in your accusations.

“Mexican posters are world leaders of Fentanilo, Methaphetamine and other drugs. These posters have an alliance with the Government of Mexico and endanger the national security and public health of the United States,” he said.

The Mexican president, Clauida Sheinbaum, said today that the imposition of tariffs does not worry because “Mexico’s economy is very strong, very solid,” despite the fact that exports from her country to the US to the US in 2023 Almost 30 % of Mexican GDP, according to a report by the Mexican Institute of Competitiveness (IMCO).

Sheinbaum also assured that he has “a plan A, a plan by a plan C” for when the tariffs are completed, without alluding to retaliation tariffs. Trump has already warned that in case of reprisals, he will raise the percentages of tariffs.

As for Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce at a press conference this Saturday, at 18:00 local time (23:00 GMT), the Canadian response.

On Friday, the Canadian leader warned that the country has a list “an immediate, determined but reasonable response” to the American taxes.

Chijioke Obinna

I've been passionate about storytelling and journalism since my early days growing up in Lagos. With a background in political science and years of experience in investigative reporting, I aim to bring nuanced perspectives to pressing global issues. Outside of writing, I enjoy exploring Nigeria’s vibrant cultural scene and mentoring young aspiring journalists.