Trump lifts metals tariffs on Canada, Mexico
The US last year imposed steep tariffs on metals imports from Canada and Mexico – 25% on steel and 10% on aluminium. The move had drawn retaliation, with tariffs on a host of US products. – EPA pic, May 18, 2019.
PRESIDENT Donald Trump yesterday announced a deal to lift US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada and Mexico that had created friction between the neighbours and blocked a new North American free trade agreement. “I’m pleased to announce that we’ve just reached an agreement with Canada and Mexico, and will be selling our product in those countries, without the imposition of tariffs,” he said at an event in the US capital.
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