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Thu Mar 6, 2025, 03:07 PM Mar 2025

Trump delays tariffs for all USMCA-compliant goods for both Mexico and Canada [View all]

Source: Reuters

WASHINGTON, March 6 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Thursday exempted goods from both Canada and Mexico under a North American trade pact for a month from the 25% tariffs that he had imposed earlier this week, the latest twist in fast-shifting trade policy that has whipsawed financial markets and business leaders.

The exemption, which will expire on April 2, covers both of the two largest U.S. trading partners. Trump had earlier only mentioned an extension for Mexico, but the amended tariffs order - initially issued on Tuesday - covers Canada as well.

Read more: https://www.reuters.com/business/tariff-reprieve-likely-be-extended-all-usmca-compliant-goods-lutnick-says-2025-03-06/

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And the markets still not really recovering Walleye Mar 2025 #1
I really hope down markets last few days Watchfoxheadexplodes Mar 2025 #2
And watching Tesla absolutly TANK. The DOW today is about 900 points Bengus81 Mar 2025 #9
tRump: about stock mkt decline: "A lot of them are globalist countries and companies that won't be doing as well ... progree Mar 2025 #17
No because his pause is no certainty just kicking the can another 30 days. Bev54 Mar 2025 #3
The markets hate uncertainty. SeattleVet Mar 2025 #5
That's understandable EYESORE 9001 Mar 2025 #6
True, the S&P 500 is the lowest its been in months progree Mar 2025 #15
Sure thing Trump ONLY because the USMCA is YOUR deal from 2020 Bengus81 Mar 2025 #4
I'M SHOCKED. SHOCKED! eggplant Mar 2025 #7
Wasn't that "One of the worst trade deals in history..." EarthFirst Mar 2025 #8
It was the best deal before it was the worst deal. SunSeeker Mar 2025 #11
Does that leave any of Trump's tariffs standing? SunSeeker Mar 2025 #10
Doesn't the USMCA cover all the trade between Canada, US and Mexico? Apparently not. Here's some from the article. progree Mar 2025 #12
That whole quote is based on the say-so of "a White House official," i.e. Trump admin hack. SunSeeker Mar 2025 #13
"I'd like to hear from a neutral trade expert knowledgeable about the USMCA" - Me too. progree Mar 2025 #14
felon is like the weather in March Marthe48 Mar 2025 #16
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