U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order Saturday that places 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% tariffs on goods from China, the White House said.
- Common Dreams: Trump Follows Through With High Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China.
- Texas Tribune: Trump orders tariffs on Mexico and Canada — Texas’ biggest trading partners.
- RFI (Radio France Internationale): Trump unveils sweeping US tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China - EU next?
- RFE/RL: Trump Announces New Tariffs On Canada, Mexico, China. What Happens Next?
Americans will be paying more for everything. Domestic suppliers have free reign to raise prices to match.
Yup, that’s the point of tariffs. Nationalism. It’s just a very stupid stance when our economy has been propped up by bullshit for decades. I can’t help but think of the little British girl from the resident evil movie. “You are all going to die down here” thanks little girl, I know, didn’t need to hear you say it.