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Within hours of taking office President Donald Trump has once again signaled his intention to reshape international trade, declaring his plan to impose tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico within the next 11 days.

Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office during a free-flowing press conference, Trump reiterated how he is considering a 25 percent tariff, targeting the United States’ closest neighbors and trading partners. 

The announcement has sparked widespread attention as the administration contemplates a dramatic shift in North American trade relations.

Initially promised as a priority for his first day in office, the tariffs now appear slated to take effect on February 1. 

‘It’s something I’ve been thinking about for a long time,’ Trump remarked during the Oval Office press briefing.

The slight delay has been described as a ‘brief reprieve’ by analysts, offering businesses and trading partners a short window to brace for the potential economic impacts.

The proposed 25 percent tariff would represent a …

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