Trump's Tariff Strategy and Border Control

President-elect Trump has made headlines with his aggressive stance on tariffs against close U.S. allies including Mexico and Canada, threatening to impose significant tariffs of 25% as part of a strategy to address border security and drug trafficking issues. His threats also include additional tariffs of 10% on exports from China, with the intention of compelling these nations to take more stringent actions regarding illegal immigration and the fentanyl crisis. This approach mirrors past strategies where successful tariff threats led to negotiations without enforcement, illustrating a pattern in Trump's trade policy. Observers note that this current escalation is likely a negotiation tactic rather than a definitive policy, as both Canada and Mexico are already signaling readiness for dialogue.