North America Averted a Trade War — for Now
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02/04/25
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North America came within hours of a multibillion dollar trade war that was poised to hobble the economies of Mexico and Canada.
The Times journalists Ana Swanson, Matina Stevis-Gridneff and Simon Romero discuss the last-minute negotiations that headed off the crisis — for now.
Guests: Ana Swanson, who covers trade and international economics for The New York Times; Matina Stevis-Gridneff, the Canada bureau chief for The New York Times; and Simon Romero, an international correspondent for The New York Times based in Mexico City.
Background reading:
- President Trump agreed to delay tariffs on Mexico and Canada for a month after both countries pledged to do more to block drugs and migrants.
- What does Mr. Trump really want from Canada and Mexico?
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