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Reduce the condemnation of the United States President Donald Trump after his decision to impose hard tariffs Regarding imports from neighboring countries, Mexico and Canada, as well as its largest supplier of goods, China.
Sunday did not understand criticism of the US leader, a day after he signed three separate executive orders, imposing 25 percent of goods from Mexico and Canada and 10 percent for all imports from China.
Trump has justified his local decisionQuoting a national emergency situation by fentanyl and “illegal” immigration, which is poured into the largest economy in the world from gross domestic product (GDP).
The reactions from Mexico, Canada and China were the most non -consistent, as well as a number of other nations, groups and organizations:
Mexico
President Claudia Shainbaum has ordered the retaliatory rates against Trump's decision. In a long post of X, she said that her government had sought dialogue, not a confrontation with her best trading partner in the north, but that Mexico was forced to react in kind.
“I instructed my Minister of Economy to implement Plan B, which we are working on, which includes tariffs and non -tariff measures to protect Mexico's interests,” Shainbaum publishes, without specifying what it will direct to us that its government is directed.
Shainbaum also rejected as a “slander” the White House's claim that cartel Have an alliance with the Mexican government, the Trump administration used to justify tariffs.
Economy Minister Marcelo Ebraard told X that Trump's tariffs are a “gross violation” of the US-Mexico-Canada agreement.
“This is one of the most serious attacks that Mexico has received in his independent history. This is not acceptable, it cannot be accepted, a unilateral decision of such magnitude … We will all lose, they will be too, “said Ricardo Montreal, the leader of the ruling party.
The United States is the most important foreign markets in Mexico. Mexico outstripped China as a major US export destination in 2023. Almost one -third of Mexico's GDP depends directly on exports to the United States, wrote Economic analyst Gabriela Siller of X.
US exports to Mexico represented over $ 322 billion in 2023, according to data from the Census Bureau, while the United States has been imported more than $ 475 billion in Mexican products.
Mexico prepares possible revenge tariffs – ranging from 5 percent to 20 percent – pork, cheese, fresh products, steel and aluminum, according to sources familiar with the question. Initially, the automotive industry will be released, they said.
Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced revenge measuresWith 25 percent levies on US imports, including beer, wine and bourbon, as well as fruits and fruit juices, including orange juice from Trump's home state in Florida.
Canada will also target goods, including clothes, sports equipment and household appliances. Some of these tariffs will come into force on Tuesday, the same day as Trump's tariffs.
Trudeau said that the Canadians would be difficult in the coming weeks, but that Americans would also suffer from Trump's actions.
“Tariffs against Canada will put your jobs at risk, potentially excluding US installations for automotive installations and other manufacturing facilities,” Trudeau said during a press conference in Otava.
“They will increase the cost of you, including food in the food store and the gas of the pump.”
9,000 km (5,600 miles) The US border Canada is processing more than $ 2.5 billion in trading per day, especially in energy and production, according to the government of Canada since 2023.
“An attack of this scale, Canadians will require their government to respond. I hope the Americans understand that there is a lot of anger in Canada. We are supposed to be the closest ally of the United States and people are trying to wrap their head around why this is happening, “said Lana Payne, a leader of Unifor, representing a Canadian authors.
British Colombia Prime Minister David Ebi said Trump's tariffs are “a complete betrayal of the historical connection between our countries and a declaration of economic war against a reliable ally.”
“Like the British Colombians and as Canadians, we will stand strong and united in front of this unprecedented attack,” he said.
Ontario Doug Ford Prime Minister said Canada “now has no choice but to hit back and hit backwards.”
“As Ontario's Prime Minister, the Federal Government has my full support for a strong and strong answer that corresponds to US tariffs for a dollar. Canada has so much of what America needs: high quality nickel and other critical minerals, energy and electricity, uranium, potash, aluminum. We need to maximize our leverage points and use them for maximum effect. The federal government must also pursue every legal path to challenge these unfair, unjustified and illegal tariffs, “he said.
China
Chinese finance ministries and trade denied Trump's decision while leaving the door open for conversations to avoid a deepening conflict.
Ministries have said Beijing will challenge the decision to the World Trade Organization and will take indefinite “counteractions”. The Ministry of Commerce said the tariff “seriously violates” international trade rules, calling on the United States to “participate in outspoken dialogue and to strengthen cooperation.”
But their answer stopped at the immediate escalation that was noted The Chinese trade shot With Trump in his first term as president.
The largest retreat in China on Sunday was over Fentanyl, which Beijing calls on the United States to break up.
“Fentanyl is the problem of America,” the Ministry of Finance said. “The Chinese side has carried out extensive cooperation against drugs with the United States and has achieved remarkable results.”
In the meantime, Zhiwei Zhang, an expert in Chinese economy, said Trump's action was not a “big shock to China's economy” and added that “it is unlikely to change the market expectations for China's macro perspectives.”
Japan
Finance Minister Katsunobu stated that Japan, a leading US trading partner, is “deeply concerned about how these tariffs can influence the global economy.”
He emphasized the need for a “thorough evaluation” of currency movements and the prospects for monetary policy in the United States on Sunday, Tokyo -based Kyodo News reported.
“We will have to look carefully at how Japan will be particularly affected and take the necessary steps (in response),” he quoted as.
Other politicians, analysts and business groups also weighs.
South Korea
The position of President Choi Sang-Mock has ordered government agencies to closely monitor any effect of Trump's tariff on South Korean companies and the country's economy, according to the Official News Agency in Ionhap.
South Korean companies such as Samsung, LG and others with a production base in Mexico had strengthened US tariffs.
Yonhap soon quoted CFO Park that Samsung Electronics evaluates “potential opportunities and risks of a changing geopolitical landscape, including the US presidential election.”
LG Electronics is also considering producing its refrigerators and TVs at the Washer and Dryer Production plant in the US Central Region as part of the tariff avoiding effort, Yonhap cites company employees.
Currently, the manufacturer of home appliances manages production installations for the production of television, refrigerator and vehicles in Mexico.
American Senator Charles Sumer
The leader of minorities in the US Senate says new tariffs are likely to increase costs for US consumers.
“You're watching a Super Bowl next week. Wait for Trump's tariffs to raise your pizza prices, “writes the democratic senator of X.
“You are worried about cars prices. Wait for Trump's Canada tariffs to raise your cars. “
American Petrolean Institute
“Energy markets are highly integrated, and free and fair trade through our borders is crucial to providing affordable, reliable energy to US users. We will continue to work with the Trump administration for full exceptions that protect the accessibility of energy to consumers, expand the energy advantage of the nation and support US jobs. “
Matt Blunt, President of the US Council for Automobile Policy
“We continue to believe that vehicles and parts that meet the strict requirements for internal and regional USMCA content must be released from the increase in tariffs. Our US car manufacturers who have invested billions in the United States to meet these requirements should not undermine their competitiveness from tariffs that will increase the cost of construction vehicles in the United States and Stymie investments in US workforce. “
