Biden criticizes Trump’s tariff threat against Canada and Mexico as ‘counterproductive’

President Joe Biden criticized President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement of implementing 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, calling it “counterproductive” and potentially damaging to relationships. Trump’s plan to hit Mexico and Canada with tariffs comes as they are major suppliers of goods to the U.S., with China being the largest. Biden expressed concern about the impact on consumers and the potential consequences of such tariffs. Trump claimed that the tariffs would remain until issues such as illegal drugs and immigration are addressed. However, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that Mexico’s position is not to close borders but to build bridges with the U.S. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau emphasized the importance of Canadian jobs, border security, and maintaining a strong partnership with the United States. Biden’s comments came during a Thanksgiving Day visit to a fire station in Nantucket, Massachusetts, while Trump made his announcement on Truth Social. The president-elect’s transition team did not immediately respond to Biden’s remarks. Overall, Biden urged Trump to reconsider his decision and highlighted the potential negative impacts of imposing tariffs on neighboring countries.

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