The Ministry of Economy reported that a Mexican delegation headed by Marcelo Ebrard described the new US tariffs that will apply from August.
The agency presented in a statement that on Friday the delegation met with representatives of the Government of Donald Trump to install a permanent binational work table that will deal with issues such as security, migration and economy.
“It was announced that, as part of the deep change in the United States commercial policy, all countries would receive a letter marked by the president of the United States, establishing new rates from August 1. We mentioned at the table that it was an unfair treatment and that we did not agree,” said the statement of this Saturday.
Lee: Trump announces 30% tariffs to Mexico and Europe and intensifies the commercial war
President Trump announced on Saturday a 30% tariff to imports from Mexico and the European Union as of August 1, after weeks of negotiations with these key commercial allies that failed to reach a broader commercial agreement, the Reuters agency reported earlier.
The new tariffs were announced in separate cards published in the Truth Social Network this Saturday.
Earlier this week, Trump announced new tariffs for several countries, such as Japan, South Korea, Canada and Brazil, as well as a 50% tariff on copper.
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