Gov. Janet Mills is calling on President Donald Trump to stop pursuing tariffs against Mexico and Canada, taking the step after the president delayed tariffs against two of the nation’s largest trading partners.
Trump on Thursday postponed 25% tariffs on many imports from Mexico and some imports from Canada for a month amid widespread fears of the economic fallout from a broader trade war.
The tariffs, whenever they may come, would increase prices for Mainers and businesses operating within the state “and cause havoc to our economy,” Mills reiterated in a written statement Thursday evening.
“While today’s temporary tariff reprieves are welcome, they are creating significant economic uncertainty,” Mills said. “I urge the president to stop his pursuit of these unnecessary tariffs and focus on fulfilling his campaign commitment to lower the prices of eggs, bread, heat, housing and cars.”
Maine, like much of the country, started the week by …