US Treasury chief pushes Canada, Mexico to match tariffs on China
Washington (AFP) Feb 28, 2025
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pushed Friday for Canada and Mexico to match Washington's tariff hikes on China when asked in an interview if doing so could help them avert President Donald Trump's fresh levies. A month-long pause on US tariffs of up to 25 percent hitting Canadian and Mexican imports expires next Tuesday, and negotiations to avoid their imposition are ongoing. "I do
