Global alarm, condemnation as Trump tariffs hit Mexico, Canada and China | Trade War News

A barrage of condemnation of the President of the United States Donald Trump fell after his decision Imposing a harsh tariff On imports from neighboring countries, Mexico and Canada, as well as its largest supplier, China.
On Sunday, there was no stop to express criticism on the American leader, a day after he signed three separate executive orders, and imposed 25 percent on goods from Mexico and Canada, and 10 percent on all imports from China.
Trump justified him Sweeping decisionQuoting a state of “illegal” national immigration emergency that flows into the largest economy in the world through GDP (gross domestic product).
Mexico, Canada and China’s reactions were the most urgent, as well as a group of countries, groups and other organizations:
Mexico
President Claudia Shinbom has ordered the retaliatory definitions against Trump’s decision. In a prolonged publication on X, she said that her government requested a dialogue instead of confrontation with its highest commercial partner in the north, but Mexico was forced to respond alike.
“I ordered my economy minister to implement the plan B that we are working on, which includes customs and non -definition tariff measures in defense of the interests of Mexico,” published Shinbom, without specifying what will be targeted by its American government.
Shinbom also refused the “claim” by claiming the White House Drug gangs You have an alliance with the Mexican government, and the Trump administration was used to justify definitions.
Economy Minister Marcelo Eftrard said on X that Trump’s tariff was a “flagrant violation” of the United States and Cananga agreement.
It is one of the heaviest attacks by Mexico in its independent history. Ricardo Monreyal, the leader of the ruling Congress, said that it is not acceptable, it cannot be accepted, and it is a unilateral decision of this size … we will all lose, and they will do it too. “
The United States is the most important foreign market in the far Mexico. Mexico has exceeded China as a better destination for Americans in 2023. Almost a third of Mexico GDP depends directly on exports to the United States.
American exports to Mexico represented more than 322 billion dollars in 2023, and the statistical office data showed, while the United States imported more than $ 475 billion of Mexican products.
Mexico prepares a possible revenge tariff – ranging from 5 percent to 20 percent – on pork, cheese, fresh products, manufactured steel and aluminum, according to the familiar sources of this issue. They said that the auto industry will be exempt in the beginning.
Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Revenge measuresWith 25 percent of the fees on a group of American imports, including beer, wine and bourbon, as well as fruits and fruit juices, including orange juice from Trump state in Florida.
Canada will also target goods, including clothes, sports equipment and home appliances. Some of these customs duties will be valid on Tuesday, on the same day as Trump.
Trudeau said the coming weeks will be difficult for the Canadians, but the Americans will also suffer from Trump’s actions.
“The definitions against Canada are at risk, and the American Automobile Association and other manufacturing factories may close,” Trudeau said during a press conference in Ottawa.
“They will raise the costs for you, including food in the grocery store and gas in the pump.”
The 9,000 km (5600 miles) borders are in charge of the United States-and Canada more than $ 2.5 billion a day, especially in energy and manufacturing, according to Canadian government data from 2023.
“An attack of this size, the Canadians will ask the response of their government. I hope that the Americans now understand that there is a lot of anger in Canada. We are supposed to be the closest ally of the United States, and people are trying to wrap their heads about the reason for this,” Lana Payne, President of Unifor, said. Which represents Canadian car specialists.
David Eibi, President of British Columbia, said that Trump’s tariff is “a complete betrayal of historical bonds between our countries and the declaration of economic war against a reliable ally.”
“The British Colombians, and as Canadians, we will stand strong and uniform in the face of this unprecedented attack,” he said.
“Now it has a choice but to return and respond strongly,” said Canada’s first Dog Ford in Ontario.
As Prime Minister in Ontario, the federal government has my full support for a strong and strong response that corresponds to the customs tariffs of the dollar in dollars. Canada has a lot of what America needs: high -quality nickel and other critical minerals, energy and electricity, uranium, potash, and aluminum. We need to increase Financial leverage points and use to the maximum impact.
China
China’s financing and trade ministries have denounced Trump’s decision, while leaving the door open for talks to avoid deepening the conflict.
The ministries said that Beijing will challenge the decision before the World Trade Organization and take unlimited “counter measures”. The Ministry of Commerce said that the customs tariff “is dangerously violating” international trade rules, and the United States urges “to engage in Frank’s dialogue and enhance cooperation.”
But their response did not stop the immediate escalation that was marked Commercial notifications in China With Trump in his first term as president.
The narrowest reaction in China was on Sunday over the Fintanel, which is urging the United States to cut the United States.
“Ventanel is the problem of America,” said the Ministry of Finance. “The Chinese side has implemented a widespread cooperation to combat drugs with the United States and achieve great results.”
Meanwhile, Chihye Zhang, a Chinese economist, said that Trump’s work is “not a great shock to the Chinese economy,” adding that “it is unlikely to change the market expectations about the total expectations in China.”
Japan
Finance Minister Katsonobo Kato said Japan, a leading American business partner, “is deeply concerned about how these definitions affect the global economy.”
On Sunday, he emphasized that the need for a “comprehensive evaluation” of foreign currency movements and monetary policy expectations in the United States, according to the Tokyo -based Kyodu News.
“We will have to look closely at how Japan is especially affected and take the necessary steps [in response]It was quoted as saying.
Other politicians, analysts and business groups were also weighing.
South Korea
The Chargé d’Affaires of Choi Sang Mock has ordered government agencies to monitor any impact on Trump’s tariff on South Korean companies and the country’s economy closely, according to the official news agency.
South Korean companies such as Samsung, LG and others with a production base in Mexico were preparing for American definitions.
Yonhap quoted CFO Park Siros-Cheol as saying that Samsung Electronics was assessing “possible opportunities and risks from the changing geopolitical scene, including the US presidential election.”
Yonhap quoted company officials at Tennessee in the central region of the United States as part of efforts to evade the customs tariff, and Yonhap quoted company officials.
MOME Appliances Makeer currently runs the manufacture of TV, refrigerator and cars components in Mexico.
American Senator Charles Schumer
The leader of the US Senate says that the new definitions are likely to increase the costs of American consumers.
“You are watching Super Bowl next week. Democratic Senator wrote on X.
“You are concerned about car prices. Wait for Trump’s tariff in Canada to get to know your car’s prices.”
American Petroleum Institute
“The energy markets are very integrated, free and fair trade across our borders is crucial to providing reliable and reliable energy for American consumers. We will continue to work with the Trump administration about full exceptions that protect the ability to withstand energy costs for consumers, expand the country’s energy advantage and support American jobs.”
Matt Blant, Chairman of the American Automobile Policy Council
“We still believe that the vehicles and parts that meet the requirements of the strict local and regional content in USMCA should be exempt from increasing customs tariffs. American auto companies, who have invested billions of dollars in the United States, should not be undermined to meet these requirements, through their competitive capabilities. It is undermined by the customs tariff that will raise the cost of building vehicles in the United States and Stymie Investment in the American workforce.
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2025-02-02 12:03:00