New U.S. Tariffs and Retaliation
10% tariff imposed on Chinese goods.
China retaliates with tariffs on U.S. crude oil, agricultural machinery, and LNG.
Additional Chinese export restrictions and investigations into U.S. tech firms.
25% tariffs planned on Mexican and Canadian imports, later delayed by a month.
Mexico agrees to strengthen border security; Canada pledges to combat drug trafficking.
2. Industries Affected
Automobile Sector: Higher import costs could increase car prices and impact production.
Retail & Consumer Goods: Rising import prices may lead to inflation and higher costs for shoppers.
Financial Markets & Cryptocurrency: Stock market fluctuations and a crypto downturn due to economic uncertainty.