Trump Nominee Warns Canada, Mexico To ‘Stop Allowing Fentanyl Into Our Country’ Or Risk Being Slapped With Tariff
Secretary of Commerce-designate Howard Lutnick told a Senate committee that the threat of imposing a 25% tariff was to get Canada and Mexico to “respect” the United States and stop the flow of fentanyl into the country.
Trump commerce nominee says Canada, Mexico can avoid tariffs, vows stronger China tech curbs
President Donald Trump's nominee to run the Commerce Department, Howard Lutnick, said on Wednesday that Canada and Mexico can avoid looming U.S. tariffs if they act swiftly to close their borders to fentanyl,
Lutnick: Canada, Mexico Can Avoid U.S. Tariffs if They Act Quickly
He noted those tariffs were separate from a broad effort by the Commerce Department, the U.S. Trade Representative’s office and the Treasury Department to review trade relations and tariffs by April 1.
Canada launches fentanyl crackdown to convince Trump tariffs aren’t necessary
Since his re-election in November, Trump has repeatedly said he would hit Canada and others with tariffs of up to 25 per cent. On his first day back in the Oval Office, Trump suggested tariffs on Canadian goods could be coming on Saturday.
Trump commerce pick says Canada, Mexico can avoid tariffs
President Donald Trump's commerce secretary nominee Howard Lutnick said at his U.S. Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday (January 29) that Canada and Mexico can avoid looming tariffs if they act swiftly stop the flow of fentanyl into the U.
Trump's commerce pick says Canada can avoid tariffs with swift border action
U.S. commerce secretary nominee Howard Lutnick suggests tariffs could come to Canada in two phases — and that the first phase on Feb. 1 could be avoided if Canada takes action on border security issues,
Trump commerce pick says favors broad tariffs, vows tough China stance
Donald Trump's commerce secretary nominee told his US Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday he favors "across-the-board" tariffs targeting countries rather than products, while signaling a hawkish China stance.
Trump Calls Canada a Big Player in the Fentanyl Trade. Is It?
President Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Canada over drug trafficking, equating it with Mexico. U.S. government ...
Howard Lutnick’s Rebirth as One of Trump’s Tariff Men
WASHINGTON—Howard Lutnick’s journey from Wall Street veteran to one of President Trump’s most hawkish trade advisers began ...
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Lutnick Vows To Divest From Newmark, Cantor Fitzgerald In 90 Days If Confirmed As Commerce Head
Howard Lutnick, chairman and CEO of investment firms Cantor Fitzgerald and BGC Group, told the U.S. Senate Committee on ...
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Sheinbaum thinks 25% Trump tariff won’t happen: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
Mexico's president on Wednesday said her nation is in dialogue with the White House and was confident that the 25% tariff isn ...
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Commerce Secretary-designate Lutnick appears to give Canada an out on tariffs; Canadian energy equities respond favourably
Commerce Secretary-designate Howard Lutnick appeared to give Canada (and Mexico) an out on potential tariffs today, ...
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Nominee Proposes Tariff Exemption For Cooperative Neighbors
Howard Lutnick, the U.S. Commerce Secretary nominee, informed a Senate hearing that Canada and Mexico can evade a proposed 25 ...
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WATCH: Howard Lutnick testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for commerce secretary
Billionaire financier Howard Lutnick has emerged as an outspoken supporter of Trump's hardline trade policies.
Trump’s Commerce Secretary nominee, Howard Lutnick, vows to sell his business interests in 90 days
Billionaire financier Howard Lutnick, President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Commerce Department, said Wednesday that he ...