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As President, it is my responsibility to ensure the safety of ALL Americans, and I am doing just that. I am very pleased with this initial outcome, and the Tariffs announced on Saturday will be paused for a 30 day period to see whether or not a final Economic deal with Canada can be structured. FAIRNESS FOR ALL!"
While suspending tariff on Canada, Trump said
The tariffs could increase how much U.S. consumers and businesses pay for goods coming from Canada, Mexico and China -- including electronics, toys, shoes, fresh produce, lumber and cars. Tariffs are paid by companies importing goods into the U.S., similar to a tax,
according to a report by NBC News
Read the executive order where President Trump was absolutely, 100% clear that this is not a trade war,
Hassett said
Canada doesn’t even allow U.S. Banks to open or do business there,
Trump postedIf there is no resolution, the impact on the U.S. economy will be significant,
he saidCanada doesn’t even allow US banks to open or do business there. What’s that all about? Many such things, but it’s also a DRUG WAR, and hundreds of thousands of people have died in the U.S. from drugs pouring through the Borders of Mexico and Canada. Just spoke to Justin Trudeau. Will be speaking to him again at 3:00 P.M.,
Trump said
It’s obvious that, in that relationship, Mexico is the junior partner, but Canada, Mexico, the United States have been integrated now for about 30 years,
Holman said
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I want to speak directly to Americans,
Trudeau said on SaturdayWill there be some pain? Yes, maybe (and maybe not!),
Trump posted in all capital letters on SundayShe will try to send the message that we should be working together to make our region rise up against competition from other parts of the world, like China,
he saidThere are supply chains in Mexico with auto manufacturing, with fruit and vegetables — about three-quarters of US vegetables actually come from Mexico — that aren’t so easily unpicked,
he saidThe government of Mexico has afforded safe havens for the cartels to engage in the manufacturing and transportation of illicit drugs, which collectively have led to the overdose deaths of hundreds of thousands of American victims,
the order stated
We further agreed to immediately pause the anticipated tariffs for a one month period during which we will have negotiations headed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent, and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, and high-level Representatives of Mexico. I look forward to participating in those negotiations, with President Sheinbaum, as we attempt to achieve a 'deal' between our two Countries,
he added
I just spoke with President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico. It was a very friendly conversation wherein she agreed to immediately supply 10,000 Mexican Soldiers on the Border separating Mexico and the United States. These soldiers will be specifically designated to stop the flow of fentanyl, and illegal migrants into our Country,
Trump wroteWe had a good conversation with President Trump with great respect for our relationship and sovereignty; we reached a series of agreements,
Sheinbaum wrote in the tweet, according to a translation from Spanish
The United States is committed to working to prevent the trafficking of high-powered weapons to Mexico."
She also wrote
This isn’t a ‘trade war’ with Canada, or Mexico, or China — this is about fentanyl,
said Interior Secretary Douglas Burgum on Fox News
We pay hundreds of Billions of Dollars to SUBSIDIZE Canada. Why? There is no reason. We don’t need anything they have. We have unlimited Energy, should make our own Cars, and have more Lumber than we can ever use. Without this massive subsidy, Canada ceases to exist as a viable Country. Harsh but true! Therefore, Canada should become our Cherished 51st State. Much lower taxes, and far better military protection for the people of Canada — AND NO TARIFFS!”
Trump said on Truth SocialFor three days a lot of the far left has actively rooted against America and argued we’d get nothing out of President Trunp’s [sic] demands that Mexico secure its country. Well, how do you like them apples
he wrote on social media
By the end of 2024, Mexico was on the verge of a recession. If this tariff lasts for several months, the Mexican economy will fall into a severe recession,
Siller added