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Mexico Signals It Could Hit Back With Tariffs at U.S.
Mexico’s President Andrés Manuel López Obrador hinted that the country could retaliate against U.S. tariffs by imposing duties on American goods, signaling a potential escalation in the trade standoff between the two nations.
López Obrador called the U.S. tariffs “unfair and excessive” and said Mexico was “not going to remain with its arms crossed.” He added that Mexico was “prepared to act” and that “everything is on the table,” including tariffs on U.S. imports.
The announcement sent shockwaves through the U.S. and sent the peso tumbling against the dollar.
Trump’s Tariffs Could Deal a Blow to Mexico’s Car Factories
Trump’s Tariffs Could Deal a Blow to Mexico’s Car Factories
The Trump administration’s proposed tariffs on imported cars and auto parts could have a significant impact on Mexico’s car industry. This is because Mexico is a major exporter of cars and auto parts to the United States. In 2017, Mexico exported over $100 billion worth of cars and auto parts to the United States. If the Trump administration’s tariffs are implemented, it could make Mexican cars and auto parts more expensive for U.S. consumers. This could lead to a decrease in demand for Mexican cars and auto parts, which could in turn lead to job losses in Mexico’s car industry.
Trump’s New Tariffs Proposal for Mexico May Be His Most Deranged Yet
In a move that has drawn widespread criticism, the Trump administration has proposed imposing new tariffs on imports from Mexico. The suggested duties, which range from 5 to 25 percent, would apply to a wide range of products, including cars, fruits, and vegetables. If implemented, the tariffs would represent a significant escalation of the trade war between the United States and Mexico. Experts have warned that the tariffs would damage the economies of both countries and could lead to job losses. The Mexican government has vowed to retaliate if the tariffs are imposed, raising fears of a further deterioration in US-Mexico relations.