Trump: 'Foolish' for GOP to try to stop tariffs on Mexico
BY JORDAN FABIAN - 06/04/19 09:39 AM EDT 0
President Trump on Tuesday insisted he will follow through with new tariffs on Mexico if it does not do more to curb illegal migration and said it would be “foolish” for congressional Republicans to try and stop him.
“I think it’s most likely that the tariffs go on,” Trump said during a joint press conference with British Prime Minister Theresa May.
Addressing deliberations by Republicans on a measure that could limit his tariff power, Trump said “I don't think they will do that. I think if they do, it's foolish.”
Trump's proposed tariffs on Mexican exports are scheduled to begin on Monday. A 5 percent tariff would be imposed, and it could grow to 25 percent by October unless Trump is satisfied with steps taken by Mexico on immigration.
A team of Mexican diplomats is in Washington this week seeking to convince the administration to back away from the plan, which has also unsettled U.S. businesses.
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