Trump threatens new tariffs on EU, Mexico, Canada over disputes

Published Jul 25, 08:34 AM UTC

US President Donald Trump has announced new tariff threats against the European Union, Mexico, and Canada, escalating trade tensions. The EU faces a tariff investigation and potential penalties after imposing a record €890 million fine on Google for competition violations, which Trump called 'illegal and highly discriminatory.' Mexico is threatened with tariffs due to a diarrhea outbreak in the US linked to contaminated salad from Mexico. Canada faces high tariffs because of wildfire smoke drifting into the US, as well as existing disputes over alcohol, automotive, and dairy products. Trump has already imposed 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods, set to take effect in 30 days. In response, Canada inaugurated a new border bridge between Windsor and Detroit without US participation. The tariffs are justified under Article 301 of the US Trade Act of 1974, which allows countermeasures against perceived discriminatory practices.

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