TRUMP TARIFF THREATS: THIS TIME IT’S MEXICO Impetuously placing tariffs on China is may be election-neutral, but Trump’s unilateral (and irresponsible) decision to impose an escalating tariff on Mexico will deal a blow to his reelection chances. Beginning on June 10, these tariffs would start at 5 percent. However, they would escalate to 25 percent if Mexico fails to cooperate with the U.S. on immigration issues. The tariffs will seriously disrupt U.S.-Mexican supply chains, especially in the all-important U.S. automobile industry. The states with the most to lose? California and
June 6, 2019: #TariffMan vs. Mexico
June 6, 2019: #TariffMan vs. Mexico
June 6, 2019: #TariffMan vs. Mexico
TRUMP TARIFF THREATS: THIS TIME IT’S MEXICO Impetuously placing tariffs on China is may be election-neutral, but Trump’s unilateral (and irresponsible) decision to impose an escalating tariff on Mexico will deal a blow to his reelection chances. Beginning on June 10, these tariffs would start at 5 percent. However, they would escalate to 25 percent if Mexico fails to cooperate with the U.S. on immigration issues. The tariffs will seriously disrupt U.S.-Mexican supply chains, especially in the all-important U.S. automobile industry. The states with the most to lose? California and