Experts warn aggressive trade measures against US allies will hurt consumers and roil supply chains

Summary

Trump’s new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China sparked backlash from business groups, economists, and some Republicans, who warn of rising prices and economic disruption.

The tariffs—25% on Canadian and Mexican imports and 10% on Chinese goods—prompted retaliatory measures from Canada and Mexico.

Critics, including the US Chamber of Commerce, call them a tax on American consumers. Economists estimate a $200 billion hit to the US economy, with inflation rising.

Trump defended the move, even suggesting Canada should become the US’s “51st state.”

  • justhach@lemmy.world
    7·
    17 hours ago

    This is the result of a mind that has been fed the myth of “American Exceptionalism” since day one and has never had to suffer the consequences of his actions.

    • forrgott@lemm.ee
      3·
      14 hours ago

      Eh, didn’t he piss off American banks so bad he went to Russia for continued financing for his business deals uninterrupted largesse?

      Besides, his father was first generation citizen, his mother was an immigrant. So, no, that’s got nothing to do with his motivation here. It fits, however, with getting his loyal supporters dupes to keep supporting him.