Mexico will impose tariffs on blueberries, apples and grapes from the United States
Washington announced on Thursday that it will impose new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Mexico, Canada and the European Union (EU), raising concerns about a trade war.
And the government of Mexico He did not take long to respond.
In a statement published shortly after the news, Mexico announced that it will impose similar measures on US products.
The document details that among the products to be appraised are: "blueberries, apples, grapes, pork legs and shoulders, sausages and food preparations, various cheeses, among other agricultural products and produced materials, up to an amount comparable to the level of affectation.
That measure will be in effect until the United States eliminate the imposed taxeshe warned.
"Mexico has repeatedly indicated that this type of measure under the criteria of national security they are not adequate or justified", says the statement.
What is the decision made by the United States?
The US Secretary of Commerce, Wilbur Ross, announced on Thursday that the United States will impose 25% and 10% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, respectively, of Canada, Mexico and the EU.
The measure entered into force this 1 June.
President Donald Trump ordered the imposition of these duties last March, although he had given a exemption from them to these allies and Brazil, Argentina and Australia.
“We have decided not to extend the waiver for the EU, Canada and Mexico,” Ross said in a conference call with reporters.
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