Trump Questions USMCA, Announces Sweeping Tariffs on Canadian and Mexican Imports, Sparking Economic Concerns
WASHINGTON — In a marked reversal of his previous position, President Donald Trump has criticized the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), a trade deal he once championed as a landmark victory for America. Trump’s newfound dissatisfaction culminated in an announcement that he would soon implement a controversial 25% tariff on most goods imported from Canada and Mexico, a decision that could significantly impact the North American economic landscape. On Feb. 24, during a press briefing at the …