Washington: US President Donald Trump paused tariffs on Mexico for one month after last-minute talks Monday — but there was no breakthrough yet in negotiations with Canada on an issue that has sparked fears of a global trade war. As world markets slumped, Trump and his Mexican counterpart Claudia Sheinbaum both announced the halt in … Read more
Washington: The White House said on Monday it has noticed that Mexico is “serious” about President Donald Trump’s executive order on tariffs but Canada has “misunderstood” it. Trump on Saturday ordered sweeping tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada and China, demanding they stanch the flow of fentanyl and illegal immigrants into the United States, kicking … Read more
Washington: US President Donald Trump said he will discuss the punishing tariffs he has levied on Canada and Mexico with both countries on Monday, as markets sank on fears over the impact on the global economy. The 25 percent duties — footed by American companies importing from Mexico and Canada — sent European and Asian … Read more