Trade war, suicidal protectionism

It does not seem proportionate that two very close partners such as Canada and Mexico should be subject to higher tariffs than China, which is defined as the United States' main adversary
Banderas de México, Estados Unidos y Canadá se muestran en una cabina de seguridad en el puente fronterizo Zaragoza-Ysleta, en Ciudad Juárez, México - REUTERS/ JOSÉ LUIS GONZÁLEZ
Flags of Mexico, the United States and Canada are displayed at a security booth at the Zaragoza-Ysleta border bridge in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico - REUTERS/ JOSE LUIS GONZALEZ

Gustavo de Arístegui, diplomat, ambassador and member of parliament for the Popular Party, wrote on La Razón on 4 February 2025 about the lack of consistency in the application of harsh tariffs against Canada and Mexico, when Washington's economic rival is understood to be China.  

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El cartel "Busque lo local en su lugar" alienta a los compradores a comprar productos locales en una licorería de Nueva Escocia, mientras el personal comienza a retirar todo el alcohol de fabricación estadounidense de sus estantes el lunes en Halifax, Nueva Escocia, Canadá, el 3 de febrero de 2025 - REUTERS/ INGRID BULMER
The sign "Look local instead" encourages shoppers to buy local at a Nova Scotia liquor store as staff begin removing all American-made alcohol from their shelves Monday in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada February 3, 2025 - REUTERS/ INGRID BULMER