China, Mexico and Canada are the United State’s largest trading partnersImage: Alex Brandon/AP Photo/picture alliance
US President-elect Donald Trump plans to impose a 25% tariff on all products from Mexico and Canada and an additional 10% tariff on goods from China, citing concerns over illegal immigration and the trade of illicit drugs.
“On January 20th, as one of my many first Executive Orders, I will sign all necessary documents to charge Mexico and Canada a 25% Tariff on ALL products coming into the United States, and its ridiculous Open Borders,” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform.
He also criticized China for not doing enough to prevent illegal drugs from entering the US through Mexico.
“Until such time as they stop, we will be charging China an additional 10% Tariff, above any additional Tariffs, on all of their many products coming into the United States of America,” Trump wrote.
Trump is set to be inaugurated next year on January 20.
