Top 10 Articles of 2025, #7: U.S. Plans Feb 1 Tariffs on Canadian and Mexican Imports

The #7 most-clicked article of 2025: President Trump announced a 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican products as part of a broader review of U.S. trade policies in a move that could impact packaging and processing machinery manufacturers.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is threatening new tariffs on multiple countries after making tariffs a signature of his 2024 Presidential campaign.
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is threatening new tariffs on multiple countries after making tariffs a signature of his 2024 Presidential campaign.
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President Trump has announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on products imported from Canada and Mexico, effective February 1. This decision is part of a broader initiative to reassess U.S. trade policies, as outlined in an executive order signed by Trump. The order directs federal agencies to conduct a comprehensive review of trade practices, currency manipulation, and foreign taxes, with reports due by April 1.

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