President-elect Donald Trump on Monday announced his intent to impose a 25% tariff on goods from Mexico and Canada, alongside a 10% tariff on Chinese imports. In a series of posts on Truth Social, the 78-year-old cited concerns about illegal immigration and the trade of illicit drugs. Trump is set to be inaugurated on January 20.
"On January 20th, as one of my many first Executive Orders, I will sign all necessary documents to charge Mexico and Canada a 25% tariff on ALL products coming into the United States, and its ridiculous Open Borders," Trump wrote in a post. "As everyone is aware, thousands of people are pouring through Mexico and Canada, bringing Crime and Drugs at levels never seen before."
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