President Donald Trump will proceed with the implementation of aggressive new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China on Saturday, the White House announced, confirming that he will adhere to his February 1 deadline for the new duties, which could have widespread effects on the economy.
Trump this week dismissed the idea that American consumers were reliant on imports from its two North American neighbors.
“We don’t need what they have,” Trump said, referring to Canada and Mexico.
Editorial cartoon by Paco Baca.