It seems the Trump administration is not eager to smooth things over with neighboring countries.
In under two weeks back in office, President Trump has implemented a series of changes to the country’s operations.
From altering policies on passports and immigration to barring transgender individuals from serving in the military, Trump has set a record for signing executive orders on his first day back in power.
It’s believed that Trump has already signed hundreds of executive orders (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images).
One of the most contentious orders has been renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, with Google officially reflecting this change on its maps for U.S. users earlier this week.
Now, the Trump administration is sticking to its promise of imposing higher import tariffs on countries like China, Canada, and Mexico. Starting today (February 1), tariffs are up to 25 percent for goods from Mexico and Canada, while those from China will face a 10 percent tariff.
Why did Trump introduce the tariffs?
President Trump had long warned about imposing tariffs as a way to pressure other nations into taking stronger action against illegal immigration and the trafficking of fentanyl-related chemicals. At the same time, he has emphasized that tariffs are part of his strategy to strengthen American manufacturing.
“Starting tomorrow, those tariffs will be in place,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Friday (January 31).
