Shafaq News/ On Sunday, China,Mexico, and Canada condemned the new tariffs imposed by US President DonaldTrump, vowing to take reciprocal measures.
In a statement, China's Ministry ofCommerce expressed strong dissatisfaction and opposition to Trump's decision,vowing to take "corresponding countermeasures to firmly safeguard itsrights and interests."
The country also confirmed thatTrump's move "seriously violates" international trade rules, urgingthe US to "engage in frank dialogue and strengthen cooperation" whilevowing to file a complaint against Washington at the World Trade Organization(WTO).
“There is no winner in a trade war.”
Meanwhile, Mexican President ClaudiaSheinbaum Pardo denounced Trump’s accusation that her government is linked todrug trafficking and promised countermeasures in response to the US President’stariff imposition. "We categorically reject the White House's false claimthat the Mexican government has formed alliances with criminalorganizations," she wrote on X. "I am instructing the Secretariat ofEconomy to implement Plan B, which includes tariff and non-tariff measures toprotect Mexico’s interests."
Similarly, outgoing Canadian PrimeMinister Justin Trudeau announced that his country would impose tariffs on theUS starting Tuesday in response to Trump’s measures. Canada will immediatelyapply tariffs on CAD 30 billion worth of American goods, with additionaltariffs on CAD 125 billion worth of US products to be imposed within 21 days.
"And as part of our response,we are considering with the provinces and territories, several non-tariffmeasures, including some relating to critical minerals, energy procurement andother partnerships," Trudeau added.
On Saturday, the Trumpadministration imposed tariffs on the United States' key trade partners—Canada,Mexico, and China—with a lower rate applied to Canadian energy imports, theWhite House announced.
Washington will reportedly impose a25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, along with a 10% tariff onCanadian energy resources, until both countries cooperate with the US to combatdrug trafficking and illegal immigration. Meanwhile, imports from China willface a 10% tariff, in addition to existing duties.
Trump's order includes a mechanismto further raise tariffs if countries retaliate against the US.
The tariffs, in the US president'sview, are intended to pressure countries to do more to curb the flow offentanyl into the United States, while also aligning with his protectionistpolicies aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing and generating federalrevenue.
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