๐ Trump's Tariffs Spark Global Backlash: How World Leaders Are Responding ๐จBy Thomson Reuters
In a move that sent shockwaves through global markets ๐, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a sweeping 10% baseline tariff on all imports to the United States ๐บ๐ธ, with additional levies on key trading partners. While Canada ๐ and Mexico ๐ฒ๐ฝ were spared from the new tariff, existing duties of up to 25% on select goods remain in place due to ongoing disputes over border control and fentanyl trafficking. The response from world leaders has been swift and pointed, with many vowing to fight back โ๏ธ. ๐จ๐ฆ Canada: "We Will Fight These Tariffs" Prime Minister Mark Carney acknowledged that key aspects of Canada-U.S. trade relations were preserved but condemned the continued tariffs on steel, aluminum, and fentanyl-related products. "We are going to fight these tariffs with countermeasures โ๏ธ, we are going to protect our workers ๐ท, and we are going to build the strongest economy in the G7." ๐ง๐ท Brazil: "Considering WTO Action" The Brazilian government expr...