25% on goods from Mexico and Canada and 10% on products from China – specified duties will be imposed on Saturday by Donald Trump. The decision of the president of the United States was confirmed by the White home spokesperson, who announced that the duties would enter into force "immediately". Trump besides stated that he had taken a decision on the duties on the European Union.
Karoline Leavitt She deposed reports from Bloomberg that duties would not be imposed until 1 March. – Customs will be introduced next day (on Saturday – ed.), and the reason for this is that both Canada and Mexico have allowed an unprecedented invasion of fentanyl that kills American citizens, as well as (invasion) illegal immigrants – she said.
The US is announcing the imposition of duties. White home spokeswoman confirms
As the spokesperson added, Ten percent tariffs will besides be charged to Chinese products – besides for "allowing the influx of illegal drugs into America". The decision concerning the PRC is simply a surprise, as although Trump originally threatened Beijing with specified a move, in fresh days he withdrew from it.
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China is the main exporter chemical precursors essential for the production of dangerous narcotic substances. These countries are the 3 largest US trading partnersresponsible for around 40% of all American imports.
Leavitt said customs duties will enter into force immediately, but she could not find whether they would include Canadian and Mexican oil. She besides asked journalists about possible price increases as a consequence of these actions, claiming that during her first word of office Donald Trump duties did not consequence in higher inflation.
Nor did she answer the question whether, if the affected States offer concessions, duties would be cancelled.
What about tariffs on Europe? Donald Trump “not yet made a decision”
When asked to increase barriers to trade with European Union – which Trump has besides threatened in fresh months – the spokesperson said that the leader has not yet made a decision on this issue.
Some time later, Donald Trump announced the imposition of duties on the European Union, says Reuters. The president of the United States did not say what the planned amount of duties was.
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Karolina Leavitt besides informed of the visit of a peculiar White home envoy Rick Grenell In VenezuelaWhere he's gathering the unrecognized president of the United States Nicolas Maduro.
As she pointed out, the visit does not constitute designation of the legality of Maduro's power, but aims to guarantee that this country accepted flights with deported members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. Another goal is to release Americans held by the Maduro regime.
