Biden says Trump's tariff threat against Canada and Mexico is 'counterproductive'

President Joe Biden criticized President-elect Donald Trump's announcement that he will implement 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, saying that the comments were "counterproductive."

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Trump tariff threat puts a strain on Canada-Mexico ties

Canadian officials have suggested striking their own trade agreements with the US - and Mexico has taken notice.
BBC News - 3h
Trump's tariff threats create division between Canada and Mexico over security at borders

Threats by President-elect Donald Trump to impose U.S. tariffs on its immediate neighbors appear to have created a split between Canada and Mexico, after Canadian officials said problems with the ...
ABC News - 3d
Mexico makes largest fentanyl bust as Trump’s tariff threat looms

Drugs seizure comes after US president-elect says he will impose levies if flow of narcotics is not halted
Financial Times - 1d
Mexico says Canada wishes it had its ‘cultural riches’ amid tariffs feud

Leaders cast the other as ill-prepared after Trump threatens to apply 25% taxes on goods from both countries. Mexico’s president has said Canadians “could only wish they had the cultural riches” of ...
The Guardian - 1d
How the EU should deal with Trump’s tariff threat

Brussels must try to ensure its response to the US does not trample on trade rules
Financial Times - 3d
Trump’s tariff threats could open the door to China

The elephant in the room is China, the other nation Trump has vowed to hit with tariffs.
The Hill - 9h
Trump threat and mounting dangers in Mexico drive migrant rush towards US

People waiting in Tapachula by Guatemala border fear Trump’s election could worsen crisis and spur northward flight. Outside the migration office, Tito subtly pointed out the watchful human ...
The Guardian - 2d
Trump Tariff Threat Spurs Malaysian Warning to China Not to ‘Rebadge’ Products There

A senior trade official cautions Chinese companies to not invest there if they only want to mask their merchandise’s country of origin.
Inc. - 3d
Dollar climbs after Trump’s Brics tariff threat and French political woes

Currency on course for biggest daily rise since November 5 US presidential election
Financial Times - 3d
Ontario’s ad campaign seeks to counter Trump tariffs threat

Canadian province is US’s third-biggest trade partner and its automotive industry is intertwined with that of its southern neighbour
Financial Times - 3d