Trumps ambitious plan for tariffs: Letters to the Editor Feb. 5, 2025

The Issue: President Trump’s surprise move to impose new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.I support President Trump’s tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China (“Don slaps threatened tariffs on Can., Mex.& China,” Feb.

2).Yes, we might increase inflation, but we will put more Americans into higher-paying jobs as we manufacture, grow and mine more in America.Carl MerzWest Hartford, Conn.Trump may have had good intentions when imposing a 25% tariff, but it is us, the consumers, who will suffer.Trump and his wealth won’t be affected.How about he shares some of his billions with us, so it won’t hurt so much?Thomas SarcCentral IslipIn one survey discussed on CBC radio in mid-January, most of the Americans polled who said they supported Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods (albeit a minority opinion) suddenly changed their minds if that tariff ends up costing them that much more for Canadian imports.The “only if it’s in my own backyard” mindset is depressingly alive and well, even between supposedly good neighbors.Frank Sterle Jr.White Rock, CanadaSo: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is worried that tariffs imposed on Mexico, Canada and elsewhere, would lead to increased prices on avocados and Corona.He held up an avocado and a beer as props at his news conference, and said that guacamole would also feel the squeeze at this weekend’s Super Bowl parties.However, by the end of the weekend, Mexico and Canada had capitulated, and pledged more support to secure the US southern and northern borders.Schumer seemed less concerned with halting the flow of fentanyl, human trafficking and illegal immigration from pouring in at the porous borders.

His silence is deafening regarding these matters.Michael HeadlyBrooklynTrump’s tariffs could exacerbate the issues he claims to address, such as migration — particularly in Mexico, where economic decline due to these tariffs could increase emigration pressure.While tariffs can be a useful economic tool, they mu...