Mexico Immediately Retaliates with Tariffs Against Trump Tariffs... Trade War Escalates (Comprehensive)

After U.S. President Donald Trump issued executive orders imposing universal tariffs on Mexico, Canada, China, and others, Mexico immediately announced retaliatory tariffs. The Trump-led tariff and trade war appears to be entering a full-scale phase.

On the 1st (local time), Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum signed an executive order imposing a 25% tariff on Mexican products and announced that she had instructed the imposition of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products. President Sheinbaum posted on X (formerly Twitter) after the U.S. tariff announcement, stating, "I have instructed the Minister of Economy to implement Plan B, including tariff and non-tariff measures to protect Mexico's interests."

On the same day, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, another party affected by the "Trump tariffs," said, "We did not want this, but Canada is prepared." Shortly after President Trump signed the order, Trudeau posted on X (formerly Twitter), saying, "The U.S. has confirmed that starting from the 4th, it will impose a 25% tariff on most Canadian products and a 10% tariff on energy." He added, "I met with governors and the cabinet today" and "I will soon speak with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum."

Universal tariffs, which President Donald Trump pledged during his presidential campaign, are becoming a reality. On the 1st (local time), it was finally decided to impose a 25% universal tariff on Canada and Mexico, and an additional 10% tariff on China. This is the first time President Trump has decided to impose new tariffs since his re-election. President Trump posted on his social media (SNS) that he had taken tariff measures against Canada, Mexico, and China under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). He cited the influx of illegal immigrants and drugs into the U.S. as reasons for the measure, emphasizing, "We must protect the American people, and it is the president's duty to ensure everyone's safety."

According to the executive order signed by President Trump titled "Imposing Tariffs to Counter Illegal Drug Flow at the Northern Border," a 25% tariff will be imposed on all goods except Canadian energy products starting from the 4th (U.S. Eastern Time). The tariff on Canadian energy products such as crude oil, which is linked to domestic oil price issues, is set at 10%.

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