Donald Trump has brutal message for 'anybody that's against tariffs' as trade war escalates
Donald Trump has made his stance clear after backlash over his newly-imposed tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China.
Today marks two weeks since President Trump returned to The White House for a second term, and he's certainly been busy.
The 47th POTUS broke records for the number of executive orders signed on his first day as president, which included making changes to passports and immigration just to name a few.
The Trump administration has also imposed higher tariffs on imports from China, Canada and Mexico, which has caused controversy.
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Why is Trump imposing tariffs?
The tariffs, which come into effect on Tuesday (February 4), are part of Trump's plan to 'take bold action to hold Mexico, Canada, and China accountable to their promises of halting illegal immigration and stopping poisonous fentanyl and other drugs from flowing into our country'.
"There is growing production of fentanyl in Canada, and enough fentanyl was seized at the northern border last fiscal year to kill 9.8 million Americans," the order claims.
"Additionally, illegal border crossings from Canada reached historic new highs every year for the last four fiscal years."
The executive order places 25 percent tariffs on goods imported from Canada and Mexico and a 10 percent tariff on China.
With Mexico and Canada since issuing counter-tariffs, Trump has taken to his Truth Social account to issue a brutal message for 'anybody that's against tariffs' as tensions heighten.
He wrote: "Anybody that’s against Tariffs, including the Fake News Wall Street Journal, and Hedge Funds, is only against them because these people or entities are controlled by China, or other foreign or domestic companies.
"Anybody that loves and believes in the United States of America is in favor of Tariffs. They should have never ended, in favor of the Income Tax System, in 1913. The response to Tariffs has been FANTASTIC!"
The incoming tariffs are set to have an impact on every American household, with families expected to notice a hike in their weekly food shop.
What will be going up in price due to Trump's tariffs?
Fruit and veg
The price of an avocado and or a pack of tomatoes may go up due to the Trump's tariffs.
The US purchased over $45 billion in food and farming products from Mexico in 2023 - with almost two-thirds of all imported veg coming from the US' southern neighbor, as well as just under half of all fruits and nuts shipped to the country.
Cell phones
It isn't the first time China has had tariffs placed on goods it's wanting to sell in the US, the only difference now is that smartphones manufactured in the East Asian country will cost 10 percent more for to sell them in the States.
Liquor
If you're a fan of tequila or whisky, then you may want to grab your ID and head to your local liquor store because alcohol is among the list of things the US relies heavily on from Mexico and Canada.
According to the trade group Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, in 2023 Canada imported the second-most amount of spirits into the US, with Mexico importing the third-most - only the European Union (EU) shipped more into the country.
Cars and auto parts
Over one in five cars and light trucks sold in the US are reportedly built either side of the US' borders. In 2023, $106 billion worth of motors were shipped into the US from Mexico and Canada - $69 billion from the south, and $37 billion from the north.
Meanwhile, a further $98 billion worth of car parts also came from the two countries - $78 billion from Mexico and $20 billion from Canada.
Popular toy trucks
If you're a parent you may be familiar with Tonka trucks, or you might have even had one as a child yourself.
Unfortunately, they are all manufactured in China - so if you thought they were already an expensive present for your kids, they could soon be a little more costly.
Gasoline and crude oil
In January to November last year, the US' northern neighbor sent $90 billion worth of crude oil to the US, while Mexico shipped $11 billion.
It comes as no surprise that Canada is the largest importer of crude oil into the country, with Mexico in second place.
While Canadian oil is currently set to be hit with a 10 percent tariff rather than a 25 percent one, it could still have a big impact on consumers.
Tariffs on Canadian oil imports is expected to push up prices of gasoline - with TD Economics suggesting it could cost around 30 to 70 cents more per gallon to fill up your motor.
Topics: Donald Trump, Politics, Mexico, Canada, China, US News
Callum Jones