Tuesday 04/March/2025 – 08:14 AM
The new customs duties imposed by US President Donald Trump, by 25 %, entered the imports from Mexico and Canada today, Tuesday, as well as doubling customs duties on Chinese goods to 20 %, which sparked new trade conflicts with the three largest commercial partners of the United States.
The trade war between America, China, Canada and Mexico
According to Reuters, the customs definition procedures, which could turn nearly $ 2.2 trillion of annual trade between the United States in both directions, entered into effect at 12:01 am EST, hours after Trump announced that the three countries failed to do enough effort to stop the flow of deadly opioid fentanel and its previous chemicals to the United States.
China immediately replied after the deadline, as it announced the imposition of additional customs duties ranging from 10% and 15% on some American imports from March 10, and a series of new export restrictions for specific American entities.
Canada and Mexico, who enjoyed almost customary -free trade relations with the United States for three decades, were ready to immediately respond to their old ally.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that Ottawa will respond by imposing instant customs duties by 25% on US imports of 30 billion Canadian dollars (20.7 billion dollars) and another Canadian dollars (86.2 billion dollars) if the Trump fee remains valid within 21 days. He said earlier that Canada would target American beer, wine, bourbon, home appliances and orange juice in Florida.
It is expected that Mexican President Claudia Shinbum will announce her response during a morning press conference in Mexico City on Tuesday, the Mexican Ministry of Economy said.
20% customs duties will be applied to many major US consumer electronics imports from China that have not been subjected to customs duties, including smartphones, laptops, video game devices, smart watches, loudspeakers and bluetooth devices.
The new customs duties announced by China on Tuesday targeted a wide range of American agricultural products, including some types of meat, grains, cotton, fruits, vegetables and dairy products.
