Government,
Business Law
Feb. 18, 2025
Could the new tariffs accelerate the shift to onshore factories?
President Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, aimed at curbing illegal activities, may unintentionally accelerate the shift of manufacturing jobs back to the U.S. by prompting companies to relocate from offshore to onshore production.
Xinying Huang
Former Visiting Scholar at Stanford Law School
Huang served as a correctional officer and an attorney in China. He is interested in legal issues related to law enforcement international relations.
President Donald Trump imposed 25% tariffs on goods imported from Mexico and Canada, along with 10% tariffs on Chinese-made products, starting Feb. 1, 2025, with the aim of curbing fentanyl smuggling and illegal immigration. However, on Feb. 3, he paused the tariffs on Mexico and Canada for 30 days, while the 10% tariff on Chinese goods remained in effect.
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