Mexican Tariffs
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Not enough progress made during U.S., Mexico tariff talks: TrumpFrustrated by the lack of progress on a signature issue from his 2016 election campaign, Trump unexpectedly told Mexico last week to take a harder line on illegal immigration or face 5 per cent tariffs on all its exports to the United States starting on Monday, rising to as much as 25 per cent later in the year.WorldJun 5, 2019
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Mexico warns U.S. proposed tariffs could damage economy, cause influx of migrantsIt is unclear what more Mexico can do — and what will be enough — to satisfy the president.WorldJun 3, 2019
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Trump ‘deadly serious’ about imposing tariffs on Mexican imports: White HouseTrump claims Mexico has taken advantage of the United States for decades but that the abuse will end when he slaps tariffs on Mexican imports next week in a dispute over illegal immigration.WorldJun 2, 2019
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Mexican minister to meet with U.S. Commerce Secretary to discuss Trump’s tariff threatPresident Donald Trump has threatened to impose punitive tariffs of 5 per cent on Mexican goods, that would gradually increase to 25 per cent, if Mexico did not stem migration north.EconomyJun 2, 2019
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Trump ignores backlash, doubles down on threat to impose tariffs on Mexican importsU.S. manufacturers said the tariff, set to take effect June 10, would have devastating consequences on them and American consumers. U.S. stocks tumbled on Wall Street in response to Trump’s planned action.WorldJun 1, 2019
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