Trump vows tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China

特朗普誓言对墨西哥、加拿大和中国征收关税

Business Matters

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2024-11-26

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The President-elect plans a day-one clampdown on illegal immigration and drug smuggling imposing 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada. China will be subject to an additional 10%. Plus, the German steel maker Thyssenkrupp says it's cutting 11,000 workers. And, we explore crypto and what rules could be introduced in the United States to regulate the sector.

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  • This is Andrew Peach with Business Matters here on the BBC World Service.

  • In the last hour, Donald Trump has said he'll impart a 25% tariff on goods from Mexico and Canada.

  • Reaction from both countries, reaction from the markets on the way in a moment.

  • Also, rising energy costs and increased competition lead thousands of jobs to go in the German steel production market.

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  • After Thanksgiving on Thursday comes Black Friday.

  • But what tricks are the retailers using in store and online to get us to buy stuff?

  • And as the value of cryptocurrency soars, what is it and what are the pros and cons of investing?

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