Trump Proposes 100% Tariff on Cars from Mexico

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump announced his plan to impose a 100% tariff on all cars imported from Mexico if he wins the upcoming election against Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. According to Trump, the only way to avoid the tariff is to build automobile plants in the United States.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 24-09-2024 23:02 IST | Created: 24-09-2024 23:02 IST
Trump Proposes 100% Tariff on Cars from Mexico
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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he plans to implement a 100% tariff on all cars entering the United States from Mexico if he wins the November 5 election against Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris.

Speaking during a campaign event in Georgia, Trump stated, "We will put a 100% tariff on every single car coming across the Mexican border." He added that the only way for car manufacturers to avoid the tariff is by setting up production facilities within the United States.

The former president emphasized job creation for American workers as a key benefit of this policy, aiming to bolster the domestic economy.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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