What are tariffs and how do they work? [Video]

BUFFALO, N.Y. — New York leaders spoke out after President Donald Trump on signed an order on Saturday, imposing steep tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China.

“New Yorkers don’t need a backdoor tax disguised as a tariff,” she said in a statement. “As governor, I’m fighting to put money back in people’s pockets — and we need real partners in Washington to do the same, without sticking middle-class families with the bill.

“Americans are already feeling the strain of high costs — yet Republicans in Washington are pushing tariffs that will make everything more expensive.”

“You’re worried about grocery prices. Don’s raising prices with his tariffs. You’re worried about tomato prices. Wait till Trump’s Mexico tariffs raise your tomato prices. … You’re worried about …