Canada and Mexico have responded to Donald Trump’s new tariffs by imposing their own countermeasures, escalating trade tensions. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced 25% tariffs on 155 billion Canadian dollars worth of U.S. goods, warning, “It will have real consequences for you, the American people.” He criticized Trump’s decision, saying it “splits us apart instead of bringing us together.”
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum also confirmed new tariffs, though specific details on the affected goods have not yet been released. She stated that Mexico has “Plan A, Plan B, and Plan C” depending on how the U.S. proceeds, emphasizing that her government “will always defend the dignity of our people” and engage in trade discussions “without subordination.”
Sheinbaum also rejected accusations from Trump’s administration that Mexico has alliances with criminal organizations, saying the U.S. should focus on stopping drug sales and money laundering within its own borders. “If the United States government and its agencies wanted to address the serious fentanyl consumption in their country, they could fight the sale of drugs on the streets of their major cities, which they don’t do,” she said.
With all three countries imposing tariffs on one another, economic analysts warn of further disruptions in trade. While Trump insists these measures will strengthen American industries, experts predict rising costs for businesses and consumers in all three nations.
