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United States President Donald Trump announced this week the imposition of 30% tariffs on products imported from Mexico and the European Union. The new commercial measure begins to apply on August 1st and is part of a broader package of tariffs, ranging from 20% to 50%, according to the country of origin of the products.
Donald Trump announced this week the imposition of 30% tariffs on products imported from Mexico and the European Union./foto:reproduction
In letters sent to Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum and the President of the European Commission, Ursula Von Der Leyen, Trump justified the decision as a response to economic and national security concerns.
In the case of Mexico, the Republican attributed the measure to the fight against the Fentanil crisis in the United States, stating that the neighboring country has failed to combat drug cartels. According to him, even with some advances in border cooperation, Mexico “has not yet been able to contain the cartels trying to turn all North America into a drug trafficking playground.”
The White House reported that at least 25 countries have already been notified of the application of new tariffs, which are part of Trump’s strategy to pressure business partners and reinforce control over international trade and borders. The measures should cause diplomatic and commercial reactions in the coming days, especially among directly affected countries.
