Manufacturers Caught Between Trump Tariff Bluster and Reality
US industrial supply chains are increasingly reliant on Mexico as companies seek to circumvent China trade tensions and keep labor costs low.
Mexico and Canada have garnered a notable share of Trump’s attention since his election victory last month.
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It’s possible that Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats on Mexico and Canada are just negotiating bluster. It’s also possible that he’s serious. Either way, US manufacturers are going to get caught in the middle.