Mexico, European Union and Trump
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While Mexico was spared from Trump's so-called "Liberation Day" tariff rollout on April 2, the 30% rate for the E.U. is 10 percentage points higher than what the president said he would apply to America's largest trading partner in April but lower than his mid-May threat of 50%.
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Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) said he supports President Trump’s approach to tariffs on Mexico, even though he acknowledged the tax on imported goods will likely hurt Texans if it takes effect. In
Mexico did not face a new tariff on April 2, the day of Trump's so-called "Liberation Day" tariff rollout. There remains a 25% tariff on non-USMCA-compliant goods from Canada and Mexico, as well as a 50% tariff on steel, aluminum and derivative products.
President Donald Trump released two tariff letters on Saturday, imposing duties of 30% on products from Mexico and the European Union.
Grocery workers at Albertsons and Smith’s stores across New Mexico will get raises and improved benefits after voting Thursday to finalize new union contracts, narrowly avoiding a potential strike.