Introduction of Tariffs and Immediate Responses

President Trump announced heavy tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, imposing 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada, and 10% tariffs on Chinese imports. This bold move sparked immediate reactions such as Canada's retaliatory ban on U.S. liquor and Prime Minister Trudeau's announcement of tariffs on over $100 billion of U.S. goods. The initial threat of trade war was tempered by delays in tariff implementation as negotiations began, somewhat like using extreme measures as leverage in a parenting context. This situation reveals the broader implications of using tariffs not just as economic tools, but as strategies in international negotiations.