Trump Nominee Warns Canada, Mexico To ‘Stop Allowing Fentanyl Into Our Country’ Or Risk Being Slapped With Tariff
Secretary of Commerce-designate Howard Lutnick told a Senate committee that the threat of imposing a 25% tariff was to get Canada and Mexico to “respect” the United States and stop the flow of fentanyl into the country.
Lutnick: Canada, Mexico Can Avoid U.S. Tariffs if They Act Quickly
He noted those tariffs were separate from a broad effort by the Commerce Department, the U.S. Trade Representative’s office and the Treasury Department to review trade relations and tariffs by April 1.
Canada launches fentanyl crackdown to convince Trump tariffs aren’t necessary
Since his re-election in November, Trump has repeatedly said he would hit Canada and others with tariffs of up to 25 per cent. On his first day back in the Oval Office, Trump suggested tariffs on Canadian goods could be coming on Saturday.
U.S. warns Canada and Mexico: Stop fentanyl trafficking or face tariffs
The U.S. government has stated that Canada and Mexico could still avoid hefty tariffs if they take action to curb fentanyl trafficking at their borders while also committing to slowing China’s advancements in artificial intelligence.
Trump commerce pick says Canada, Mexico can avoid tariffs
President Donald Trump's commerce secretary nominee Howard Lutnick said at his U.S. Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday (January 29) that Canada and Mexico can avoid looming tariffs if they act swiftly stop the flow of fentanyl into the U.
Trump Commerce Nominee Says Canada, Mexico Can Avoid Tariffs, Vows Stronger China Tech Curbs
President Donald Trump's nominee to run the Commerce Department, Howard Lutnick, said on Wednesday that Canada and Mexico can avoid looming U.S. tariffs if they act swiftly to close their borders to fentanyl,
Trump's commerce nominee was asked about tariffs on Canada and Mexico: Hear the exchange
Commerce secretary nominee Howard Lutnick was asked about the potential impacts of tariffs at a hearing on Wednesday. Lutnick, who appeared to suggest tariffs could come in phases, pointed to border issues with Canada and Mexico as a ‘short term’ issue.
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Howard Lutnick, U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to be commerce secretary, testifies before a Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday.
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Sheinbaum thinks 25% Trump tariff won’t happen: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
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