Trump's Tariff Pause: Temporary Relief for Canadian and Mexican Imports Until April 2! 🌍 In a week filled with retaliatory actions and market volatility, President Donald Trump has granted temporary tariff exemptions for Canadian and Mexican goods covered by the USMCA until April 2. This move comes as investors and business leaders closely monitor the escalating trade war. According to a White House official, about 50% of Mexican imports and 38% of Canadian imports are covered by the trade agreement. Trump is set to enact "reciprocal tariffs" on April 2 for foreign nations that impose import taxes on U.S. goods. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has urged for Mexico to be spared from these tariffs, while Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau aims to have all tariffs removed. Notably, the tariff exceptions do not apply to China, which remains firm in its stance, ready to engage in any type of trade war with the U.S. The exemptions only apply to goods compliant with...
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