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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Fernanda Figueroa

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Prices rose along border ahead of trump s tariffs now disruption looms | History Defined

As 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada are set to take effect on Tuesday, Hispanic-owned businesses and companies that depend on cross-border trade are already passing higher prices onto consumers and preparing to sharply reduce imports.

The prospect of a North American trade war has already thrown the global economy into turmoil, with consumer confidence tumbling, inflation worsening and the auto sector and other domestic manufacturers bracing for a downturn.

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