President Trump says the EU and Mexico will face a 30% U.S. tariff rate starting August 1st
The potential impact of the new tariffs on key U.S. trading partners could be vast and bruising.
The potential impact of the new tariffs on key U.S. trading partners could be vast and bruising.
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