Trump said his decision will be based on whether the price of oil charged by the two trading partners is fair, although the basis of his threatened tariffs pertains to stopping illegal immigration and the smuggling of chemicals used for fentanyl.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-01-30 17:00:11">January 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST</time>

Trump said his decision will be based on whether the price of oil charged by the two trading partners is fair, although the basis of his threatened tariffs pertains to stopping illegal immigration …{ai:summary}<p>Trump's tariff decision will hinge on the fairness of oil prices from two trading partners. His threatened tariffs are primarily aimed at curbing illegal immigration and fentanyl smuggling. </p><p>#politics</p>

Trump says tariffs on Canada and Mexico coming Saturday, and he’s deciding whether to tax their oil

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