US taxes imports from Canada, Mexico and China as Trump's tariffs begin
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Trump accuses the US's main trading partners of not addressing concerns over illegal drugs and migration - his main election pledges.

Summary

Donald Trump imposed 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% on China, citing drug trafficking and immigration concerns.

Canada and Mexico announced retaliatory tariffs, with Canada targeting $155 billion in U.S. goods and Mexico planning 25% tariffs on American products.

Economists warn the tariffs could raise consumer prices, especially in the auto, food, and housing sectors. China condemned the move and plans to file a WTO lawsuit.

Analysts suggest Trump may adjust the tariffs based on political and economic pressures.

    • Arghblarg@lemmy.ca
      6·
      6 days ago

      Good point, rest of the world’s invited (well, there are a few I’d rather we don’t deal with at all)

      • stoy
        4·
        6 days ago

        As a Swede I have seen an increased amount of more authentic Mexican food stuffs here in the last ten years or so, and I hope we get even more in the future, I really hope the EU increase imports from Mexico and Canada

        • Arghblarg@lemmy.ca
          3·
          6 days ago

          What would you recommend I look for from Sweden? I’m always open to new foods to try!

          • stoy
            4·
            6 days ago

            Well, the classic stuff is probably soft drinks and sweets

            If you get the chance you should absolutely try the following drinks:

            Pommac - An old classic soft drink thay is matured in oak barrels, it is often drunk on NYE by children who want to toast in the new year, and by adults (like me) who has to drive later… https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pommac

            I had a guy from the UK try Pommac once and his comment was “weird!”

            Then we have a very similar soft drink called Champis, it is less fancy than Pommac, but is great: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Champis

            Finally we have a more modern version called Trocadero, this is a drink from the 50s that taste sort of like apple and orange, it contains caffine and goes fantastic with pizza! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trocadero_(drink)

            Sweets, Sweden and Fennoscandia are well known for our salmiak, I am not a fan…

            Hallonbåtar however are fantastic, they are jelly candies made from raspberry jelly and shaped into boats.

            Center and Plopp are choccolate with a soft toffee filling, they are fantastic.

            If you need a camping stove, the Triangia stove is a classic, it uses a silent spirit burner and is rugged and dependable.

            That is probably what you can easily get that I can remember off of the top of my head