President Donald Trump claims Mexico has taken advantage of the United States for decades but that the abuse will end when he slaps tariffs on Mexican imports next week in a dispute over illegal immigration.
Trump tweeted Sunday: “America has had enough.”
The president said last week that he will impose a 5% tariff on Mexican goods on June 10 to pressure the government of Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador to block Central American migrants from crossing the border into the U.S.
Trump said the import tax will increase by 5% every month through October, topping out at 25%.
Mexican officials are due to meet later this week with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in a bid to come to a resolution.
….Coyotes and Illegal Immigrants, which they can do very easily, or our many companies and jobs that have been foolishly allowed to move South of the Border, will be brought back into the United States through taxation (Tariffs). America has had enough!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 2, 2019
(AP)
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Watch the consumer prices of aftermarket auto parts, HVAC filters for your home, produce like avocados, tomatoes, melons go up etc. Large industries like automakers, and home electronics will also increase prices. Tariffs are always paid by the end consumer.
America has had enough….. of Trump and his peddling of xenophobia and hatred of others. Enough of his harmful tariffs. Enough of his ego-driven decisions. 2020 can not come soon enough.