As soon as he took office, President Trump had planned to impose a 25 percent tariff on products from Canada and Mexico, sparking debate amongst economists. The tariffs that are imposed, according to some, could cause tension with foreign trade and cause greater problems in the U.S. economy because of Canada and Mexico’s high contribution to American trade. The tariffs, as some predict, could raise prices even higher for most products in the U.S., causing Americans to pay even more for basic products. The tariffs, though seemingly good in nature, has great potential to hurt the American economy and prices as well as trade relations. (Marlena Reinshagen)
