Trump makes new Mexico, Canada tariffs threat as UAW leader backs his policy

Shawn Fain, the president of the United Auto Workers union, is backing President Trump's tariffs strategy. This comes as President Trump says tariffs against Canada and Mexico could rise in the future. Mike Patton, a senior contributor at Forbes, joins CBS News with more.

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Trump's Canada, Mexico tariffs try to 'stop the bleeding' in US economy: UAW chief

President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada and Mexico "are an attempt to stop the bleeding" in the U.S. economy, United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said.
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Trump addresses economy concerns amid shifting policy on tariffs

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Trump Suspends Mexico and Canada Tariffs on USMCA Goods for a Month

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The New York Times - 2d
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Trump’s Delay on Mexico and Canada Tariffs Came in Response to Market Revolt

With prices still high, the Trump administration is heeding the risks of fanning inflation with import duties.
The New York Times - 2d
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Financial Times - 1d
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The New York Times - 16h
Drug policy expert on fentanyl crisis and tariffs

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CBS News - 7h
Mark Carney: 'Canada never, ever, will be part of America'

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The Hill - 10h
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The Hill - 1d
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The Hill - 5h
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The Guardian - 2d
Ontario says it will slap a 25% surcharge on US-bound electricity

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BBC News - 4h
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The New York Times - 2d
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The New York Times - 13h
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CNBC - 9h
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