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FILE - President-elect Donald Trump speaks at meeting of the House GOP conference, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Trump threatens to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on first day in office
By JILL COLVIN and ROB GILLIESUpdated 8:18 PM CST, November 25, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump threatened on Monday to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of his effort to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs. He said he would impose a 25% tax on all products entering the country from Canada and Mexico, and an additional 10% tariff on goods from Mexico as one of his first executive orders.
The tariffs, if implemented, could dramatically raise prices for American consumers on everything from gas to automobiles to agricultural products. The U.S. is the largest importer of goods in the world, with Mexico, China and Canada its top three suppliers, according to the most recent U.S. Census data.
Trump made the threats in a pair of posts on his Truth Social site in which he railed against an influx of illegal migrants, even though southern border apprehensions have been hovering near four-year lows.
“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,” he wrote, complaining that “thousands of people are pouring through Mexico and Canada, bringing Crime and Drugs at levels never seen before,” even though violent crime is down from pandemic highs. ...
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Special counsel moves to abandon election interference and classified documents cases against Trump
Special counsel Jack Smith moved to abandon election interference and classified documents cases against Donald Trump.
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Trump planning to lift Biden's LNG pause, increase oil drilling during 1st days in office: report
President-elect Donald Trump reportedly plans to "go strong" on overturning President Biden's climate policies, such as lifting a pause on LNG exports.
Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn sparking internal strife over appointments
Republicans vying for jobs allege Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn has been mixing private consulting with his transition role.
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Trump team probed whether Boris Epshteyn, an aide, sought money from administration job seekers
Lawyers for Donald Trump probed allegations that Boris Epshteyn asked would-be members of Trump's White House for money in exchange for helping their chances.
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Donald Trump Jr. emerges as a political force of his own as he helps his father launch a second term
Donald Trump Jr. has become a prominent player in his father’s political orbit and the Make America Great Again movement.
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Analysis: Trump’s determination to install controversial picks faces next test | CNN Politics
Donald Trump’s Senate allies are racing to defend Tulsi Gabbard, his pick to lead US intelligence services, in what could become the next test of the president-elect’s bid to install provocative nominees — and of any Republican appetite to stop him.
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Democrats no longer 'party of the people' as Trump transforms Republican Party: NY Times analyst
New York Times analyst Nate Cohn said President-elect Donald Trump had effectively destroyed Democratic Party hopes of a permanent, multicultural majority.
Trump nominee Mike Waltz to resign from House on Inauguration Day - Washington Examiner
The Florida government announced its timeline to replace Waltz on Monday, scheduling the general election to take place on April 1.
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Israel and Hezbollah 'close to Lebanon ceasefire deal'
Israel's cabinet will meet on Tuesday to discuss a possible deal, as the US cautions, "we're not done yet".
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After Gaetz, other controversial nominees test Trump's sway with Senate Republicans
President-elect Donald Trump has raised eyebrows with candidates for several top Cabinet posts. Will Senate Republicans challenge more of his picks or defer to their party's leader?
www.nbcnews.comWhat diversity does — and doesn't — look like in Trump's Cabinet
President-elect Donald Trump vigorously campaigned against diversity and inclusion efforts in business and government.
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Trump says he'll slap tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico on Day 1
Trump says he plans to impose tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China in an effort to stop the flow of drugs entering the country and illegal border crossings.
Republicans push back against Democrats' claims that Trump intelligence pick Gabbard is compromised
Republican lawmakers are pushing back against criticism from some Democrats that President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead U.S. intelligence services is “compromised” by her comments supportive of Russia and a meeting with an ally of that country.
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UN evacuation in Haiti, police assault stronghold of gang leader ‘Barbecue’
Insecurity in Haiti is rising again, forcing embassies and UN agencies to evacuate capital amid gang-fuelled violence.
Trump ups the ante on tariffs, vowing massive taxes on goods from Mexico, Canada and China on Day 1 | CNN Politics
President-elect Donald Trump on Monday promised massive hikes in tariffs on goods coming from Mexico, Canada and China starting on the first day of his administration, a policy that could sharply increase costs for American businesses and consumers.
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