Summary

Trump announced that 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico will take effect on February 1, though a decision on including oil remains pending.

He justified the move by citing undocumented migration, fentanyl trafficking, and trade deficits.

Trump also hinted at new tariffs on China.

Canada and Mexico plan retaliatory measures while seeking to address U.S. concerns.

If oil imports are taxed, it could raise costs for businesses and consumers, potentially contradicting Trump’s pledge to reduce living expenses.

  • octopus_ink@lemmy.ml
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    1 day ago

    The thing is, I think that might be out of the frying pan and into the fryer at this point.

    Vance is cooler under pressure in interviews and generally more coherent sounding. I think he does a far better job of saying ridiculous unreasonable things with a convincing tone of voice and demeanor than does Trump.

    If Trump has one too many cheeseburgers tomorrow, then we’ve got young, clean-cut, smooth talking first-term President Vance to worry about, and I bet he won’t be threatened by the attention Musk gets as long he he gets his cut. (Hell, I’m not even sure having to take over for Trump in that circumstance would count as his first term.)

    • werefreeatlast@lemmy.world
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      10 hours ago

      You’re right. I’m just wishful thinking.

      Maybe just hemorrhoids. That would be lovely! … ESPN:And the president just got up again in another awkward gesture of disrespect! He seems in pain after all the points Bernie made…Trump:oh shit! Here comes the pain again! Fine fine! I’ll sign if we can all leave quickly!