TRUMP IMPOSES TARIFFS ON CANADA, MEXICO, AND CHINA!

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In a bold move, President Trump has announced that he will impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, and 10% tariffs on goods from China starting this Saturday. The tariffs are intended to pressure these countries to address issues such as illegal immigration and the flow of fentanyl into the US._**What does this mean for US trade relations?

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