# US president Donald Trump’s blanket 25-percent tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada have come into effect today, setting the stage for a trade war. The tariffs are in response to what Trump views as the neighbouring countries’ irresponsible handling of the southern and northern border, including fentanyl entering America. In retaliation, Canada has imposed 25-percent tariffs on US imports. Meanwhile, tariffs on Chinese imports have doubled from ten- to 20-percent. Trump says tariffs bring fairness:
Trump’s tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China have come into effect [SOUND]
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