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[–] workerONE@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I thought that was for Canada and Mexico but for China he was staying at 10%

[–] Honytawk@lemmy.zip 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Doesn't want too big of a price hike on his red MAGA hats

[–] Drusas@fedia.io 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

He was saying 25% for Canada and Mexico and an extra 10% for China. Which means 35% for China.

[–] workerONE@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I just looked it up. He said he's increasing tariffs for Canada and Mexico by 25% of the existing tariffs and for China increasing by 10% of the existing tariffs.