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DONALD Trump has started a trade war after he slapped steep tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico.
The newly-inaugurated president believes the taxes are “worth the price” to stopping the manufacture and import of the deadly drug fentanyl and ending the “RIPOFF OF AMERICA”.
But prices of fruit like avocados and tomatoes and manufactured products like cars or computers are set to be more expensive for Americans.
A trade showdown could cost families $1,000 (USD) and slow down general growth if prices spike – but the Republican appears ready to risk it with the taxes kicking in Tuesday.
Trump slammed those opposing the tariffs saying the US was no longer going to be the “stupid …
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