
President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China are set to impact a broader range of goods than those implemented during his first term in office. Throughout his initial term, Trump's tariffs affected approximately $380 billion worth of foreign goods, encompassing products from China, washing machines, and steel and aluminum from various countries.
However, the current threat of tariffs on the three largest US trading partners - Canada, Mexico, and China - represents a significant escalation. The proposed tariffs, scheduled for Saturday, could potentially impact around $1.4 trillion of imported goods, assuming no exemptions are granted, as estimated by the Tax Foundation.