Trump Prompts Protests with Promise of New Mexican Tariffs

In a surprise announcement that could derail a major trade deal, President Donald Trump says he is placing a 5% tariff on all Mexican imports, effective June 10, to pressure the country to do more to crack down on the surge of Central American migrants trying to cross the U.S. border.   He said the percentage will gradually increase - up to 25% - "until the Illegal Immigration problem is remedied."   The decision showed the administration going to new lengths, and...

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