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Trump’s tariffs on Canada and Mexico are having real and immediate consequences, harming American consumers, businesses, and diplomatic relations. U.S. manufacturers that rely on imported materials, such as steel and aluminum, are facing higher production costs, which are passed down to consumers. This means everything from cars to canned goods is getting more expensive for working families who are already struggling with inflation (Reuters, 2025). American farmers, who depend on exports to Canada and Mexico, are also taking a hit as retaliatory tariffs make their products less competitive abroad, leading to losses in key agricultural markets. These tariffs are not just bad economics—they are also straining relationships with two of America’s closest allies. Canada and Mexico have responded with their own trade barriers, worsening the economic harm and further alienating the U.S. at a time when international cooperation is needed. Business leaders and trade experts have warned that this reckless approach weakens North American economic stability, making U.S. industries less competitive on the global stage (Financial Times, 2025). Instead of strategic diplomacy, Trump is pursuing an outdated, isolationist trade policy that undermines long-term economic security. It’s time to drop these damaging tariffs. The Biden administration worked hard to rebuild trust with Canada and Mexico through agreements like the USMCA, but Trump is tearing that progress apart. Congress must act to reverse these tariffs and push for a more diplomatic, strategic trade policy that strengthens alliances instead of alienating them. Working people cannot afford higher prices and economic instability caused by Trump’s reckless trade war. Repeal these tariffs now.