American tax imports from Canada, Mexico and China

Canada, Mexico and China have pledged to respond to the new customs duties issued by its exports to the United States announced by President Donald Trump.

Trump said a 25 % tax on Canadian and Mexican imports in addition to an additional 10 % tax on Chinese goods will enter into force on Tuesday. Canadian energy faces a 10 % less tariff.

The US president said this step was in response to his concerns about illegal immigration and drug trafficking – two of the main promises that were elected.

In response, both Canada and Mexico said that they are considered a similar tariff for American goods, while China added that it would take “counter -measures necessary to defend their legitimate rights and interests.”

The implementation of subsequent definitions and revenge can be the beginning of a new era of global commercial wars.

Economists have warned against the introduction of import taxes by the United States, and responses from other countries may lead to high prices on a wide range of products, cars, wood, steel to food and alcohol.

But Trump indicated that he was ready to escalate the duties more if the two countries take revenge.

“Today’s tariff announcement is necessary for the contract of China, Mexico and Canada responsible for their promises to stop the flood of toxic drugs to the United States,” the White House said in a statement on Saturday.

Trump posted on the social truth platform: “This was done through the IEEPA Economic Forces Law (IEPA) because of the main threat to illegal foreigners and the deadly drugs that kill our citizens, including fentanel.”

The tariff is a local tax that is imposed on goods when it enters the country, commensurate with the value of import. They are an essential part of Trump’s economic vision.

He sees them as a way to develop the American economy, protect jobs, raise tax revenues – in this case, pressure for policy procedures from allies.

Together, China, Mexico and Canada formed more than 40 % of imports in the United States last year.

Canada, Mexico and the United States have integrated economies deeply, with an estimated $ 2 billion (1.6 billion pounds) of manufactured goods that cross the border daily.

In his announcement, the White House accused the Mexico government of “an unbearable alliance” with Mexican drug smuggling organizations.

In its response, Mexican President Claudia Xinbum called on allegations that the Mexican government has alliances with criminal organizations “slander”.

Xinbum called on the United States to make more effort to drop the illegal flow of rifles in the south to arm the cartals.

She said her country is ready to work with the United States. “Problems are not solved by imposing definitions, but by talking.”

I issued instructions to the Minister of Economy to respond to tariff and non -fire measures. It is expected to include 25 % revenge tariffs on American goods.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his country would also respond.

“We don’t want to be here, we did not ask for this,” he said at a late press conference on Saturday.

“But we will not back down to standing for the Canadians.”

His government will impose a 25 % tariff on $ 155 billion in American goods – he will enter 30 billion dollars on Tuesday and another $ 125 billion in 21 days.

The target elements include American beer, wine, bourbon, fruits, fruit juices, vegetables, perfumes, clothes and shoes, as well as home appliances, sports goods and furniture. Wood and plastic will also face drawings.

Non -fiery measures are considered to be considering with critical minerals and purchase, although Trudeau did not provide more details.

The Canadian Prime Minister fell to the proposal, as the common border constitutes a source of security concern, saying that less than 1 % of the fentanel goes to the United States comes from Canada.

In an attempt to completely avoid customs tariffs, Ottawa promised to implement Canadian dollars of $ 1.3 billion (900 million dollars; 700 million pounds) of new security measures along its American border.

“The tariff is not the best way we can work together to save lives,” Trudeau said.

He also said he had not spoken to Trump since the opening, but would keep the lines open with our counterparts.

Canada is the largest foreign resource in America of crude oil. According to the latest official trade numbers, 61 % of imported oil in the United States between January and November last year came from Canada.

In a statement, China said it was not very satisfied with the drawings and “firmly opposed them.” A 10 % tax will be added more than the customs tariff that Trump has already imposed on China in his first term and President Joe Biden.

He added that it would file a lawsuit to the World Trade Organization against the United States for “its illegal practice.” “The wars of trade and tariffs have no winners,” said a spokesman for the Chinese Washington embassy in Washington.

China Vice President Deng Xuexiang told the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, last month that his country was looking for a “victory” solution for commercial tensions and wanted to expand its imports.

American industry groups also raised warning bells.

The auto sector can be a particularly severe blow. Car parts cross the three borders several times before assembling the final car. TD Economics suggests that the average price of the car in the United States may increase by about 3000 dollars.

A report issued by the Peterson Institute for International Economy for International Economy suggested a 25 % tariff for Canada and Mexico that would slow down and accelerate inflation in all three countries.

On Friday, Trump admitted that there could be “some temporary and short -term disorder” from the definitions.

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce issued a statement saying that the definitions will get “severe and direct consequences for Canadian and American livelihoods” and will “increase the cost of everything for everyone.”

American industry groups also raised warning bells.

The National Association said that the fees could increase housing costs.

“The addition of the customs tariff to the mix will only exacerbate the situation across most rural America,” said farmers for free trade, as many American farmers are already struggling.

The United States Retail Leaders Association, which includes large names such as Home Depot, Target and Walgrens, brought together among more than 200 members, which expressed a tariff that can be avoided.

The White House, which explains on Saturday, said why it was targeting its best commercial partners, that the Mexican carters were responsible for trafficking in fentanel, metamvitamine and other medications.

She said that the customs tariff for Canada will remain even “cooperation with the United States against drug dealers and border security.”

Finally, “China plays the main role in the fentanel crisis” with fatal artificial pain residence.

Both the northern and southern American borders reported drug seizures, although the amounts in the border with Canada are much lower than that of Mexico, according to official data,

American border agents seized 43 lbs (19.5 kg) of fentanel on the northern border between October 2023 and September, compared to more than 21,000 pounds (9,525.4 kg) on ​​the southern border.

However, recent reports of Canadian intelligence agencies indicate an increasing number of national organized crime groups, which are the manufacture of medicines in Canada.

Ashley Davis, Republican pressure groups for companies, which represent major American companies, including Wall Mart and Boeing, and participated in discussions on definitions, told the BBC World Business Report that she believes that Trump will retract the customs tariff in North America if it can refer to Progress on issues raised as complaints – especially immigration.

She said: “You have to remember – the borders and China are the two largest American votes in the elections in November. Anything he can do to demand that, I think he will do that.”