Mexico and Canada Reach Last-Minute Deal With Trump to Avert Trade War

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Trump's tariff gambit: How to win a trade war with Mexico and Canada
President Trump has implemented new 25 percent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, and an additional 10 percent tariff on imports from China, as part of a calculated strategy aimed at ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump’s short-sighted trade war with Canada is already hurting the US
Instead of turning economic policy into a battleground, let us work together to fortify the alliances that have kept North America secure for generations.The Hill - 6d -
Democrats call on Trump to retract tariffs on Canada, Mexico before they are implemented
A group of Democrats have called on President Trump to retract tariffs on Canada and Mexico before they are implemented. “As Members of the House Ways and Means Committee, we urge you to retract ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Canada and Mexico tariffs risk inflating US housing crisis, Trump is warned
Exclusive: Dozens of congressional Democrats urge president to reconsider threatened import duties on US’s two largest trading partners. Pressing ahead with steep tariffs on Canada and Mexico ...The Guardian - 6d -
Could an EU-US deal be struck to avoid a full-blown trade war?
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Mexico's economy secretary to meet with Trump officials in US to talk trade
Mexico’s Economic Minister Marcelo Ebrard says that he will meet on Thursday with Trump administration officials in WashingtonABC News - 11h -
Trump's Mexico and Canada tariffs could add nearly $6,000 to the average cost of a car, by one estimate
'We believe the Auto sector is the most exposed to the risks of increased tariffs,' an analyst said.CNBC - 6d -
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The two media companies announced a new deal Saturday night. Paramount's streaming service will be offered as an add-on to YouTube TV customers.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
A Trade War Is on Hold, but Trump’s Motives and a Fix Remain Uncertain
President Trump announced potentially crippling tariffs against Canada, only to suspend them for 30 days. What will satisfy him remains unknown.The New York Times - Feb. 8 -
After a strange opening salvo, Trump’s trade wars are just getting started
Trump is setting the stage for a much broader implementation of tariffs, and the opening salvo was a trial balloon before the real negotiations about trade begin.The Hill - 4d
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