Why doesn't NAFTA prevent him from imposing tariffs today? [View all]

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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/04/trump-tariffs-canada-mexico-china

China and Canada unveiled retaliatory measures against the US after Donald Trump imposed his sweeping tariffs plan at midnight US time, despite warnings it could spark an escalating trade war.

US tariffs have come into force of 25% against goods from Canada and Mexico, the US’s two biggest trading partners, and 20% tariffs against China – doubling the levy on China from last month.

The duties will affect more than $918bn-worth (£722bn) of US imports from Canada and Mexico.

Donald Trump during his meeting with the Prince of Wales at the UK ambassador’s residence in Paris, France.
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China on Tuesday said it would impose fresh tariffs on a range of agricultural imports from the US next week. Its finance ministry said additional 15% tariffs would be imposed on chicken, wheat, corn and cotton, with further 10% tariffs on sorghum, soya beans, pork, beef, aquatic products, fruits, vegetables and dairy products.

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Is it really just that he follows no laws?