The David Hunter Perspective - February 5th 2025

1)Trump Threatens Large Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China? President Trump threatens tariffs claiming this action is justified due to these countries contributing to a 'fentanyl crisis' in the USA. He declared a national emergency under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA). What could be the impact of his actions in our relations with these countries?

2)Trade Balances of US with Other Nations,--- is China an Exception?: Besides illegal immigrants and fentanyl, Trump is threatening tariffs on foreign nations that have 'unfair' excessive trade surpluses in relation to USA, including Mexico, Canada and China. Does this action violate the General Agreement of Trade and Tariffs (GATT) signed by USA and 100 other countries? What are the implications?

3)President Trump's Advisor Elon Musk Shutting Down USAID?: The US Agency for International Development (USAID) website has gone dark. Musk is claiming President Trump has approved eliminating this independent US agency attached to the US Department of State'. Trump says it is run by a 'bunch of radical lunatics'. Why is Trump targeting USAID for closure, and what will be the impact?

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