Tariffs on hold

Trump orders review of trade policy with China, Mexico and Canada

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On his first day back in office, President Donald Trump is holding off on imposing new tariffs. Instead, he is directing federal agencies to study trade relationships with ChinaCanada, and Mexico. According to an incoming administration official, a memo set to be issued Monday will focus on trade deficits, unfair trade practices, and currency issues.

Trump, who had pledged steep tariffs during his campaign, including a 60% tariff on Chinese goods and a 25% surcharge on imports from Canada and Mexico, is taking a more measured approach. The memo will assess compliance with the 2020 trade deal with China and review the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which is set for evaluation in 2026.

“Some duties would tear up long-standing trade agreements and threaten to upend supply chains,” said trade experts, emphasizing the potential fallout from immediate tariffs. However, the memo signals a slower process, with investigations under laws like Section 232 and Section 301, which Trump used during his first term.

For more read: Trump Delays Tariffs, Orders Trade Review of China, Mexico, Canada

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The fear of immediate tariffs on imported goods seems to be easing as President Donald Trump instead ordered a review of trade policy wit China, Canada and Mexico.
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The fear of immediate tariffs on imported goods seems to be easing as President Donald Trump instead ordered a review of trade policy wit China, Canada and Mexico.
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