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REACTION: Trump Threatens 30% Tariffs on Mexico

In a letter to Sheinbaum, Trump wrote that the tariffs would take effect on August 1 and come in response to fentanyl trafficking.

In a letter addressed to Lula, Trump cited the treatment of former President Jair Bolsonaro.

A post-WTO trade order is emerging. The region’s ability to respond could define its role in the new global economy.

The baseline 10% tariff applies to many countries in the Americas, with notable exceptions.

Mexico’s efforts to appease the White House through cooperation may have been doomed from the start, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.

Even though Trump stepped back from the brink on tariffs, structural problems in Mexico point to continued trouble ahead.

In dealing with its northern neighbor, Mexico should prepare for the worst while hoping for the best.