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Trump Proposes 25% Tariff on Mexican Imports Over Border Security on Day One

Nov 4, 2024, 05:06 PM

Former President Donald Trump has announced a plan to impose a 25% tariff on all Mexican imports if Mexico does not take action to stop the flow of criminals and drugs into the United States. Trump emphasized that this measure would be implemented immediately and could be increased to 50% if necessary. This proposal aims to pressure Mexico, which has a new president, into enhancing its border security and curbing illegal immigration and drug trafficking. Trump stated that he would inform the Mexican president on Day One that the tariff would apply to everything Mexico sends into the United States.