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To: Right_Wing_Madman; Miami Rebel

In addition to reciprocal tariffs merely “matching” duties charged on American products, it appears Trump is also respecting the free trade agreements made with about 20 Nations - including Mexico and Canada.

For example, the Trump Administration has already exempted goods from Mexico and Canada that meet USMCA origin criteria. For example, frozen mangoes grown, processed and packed in Mexico are still duty-free into the USA.

Due to complex origin rules (for example automobiles with 1000s of parts) - those products are subject to the 25% penalties imposed for border security, fentanyl, etc...

Because of those exemptions, its expected that a country like Chile, which has a 20 year free-trade agreement with the USA, and allows American products into Chile at 0% duty - will continue to enjoy its duty-free status into the USA.


19 posted on 04/03/2025 8:05:19 PM PDT by PGR88
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To: PGR88

That’s not how I read it. I believe that Chile is still facing the 10% baseline tariff.


21 posted on 04/03/2025 8:11:51 PM PDT by Miami Rebel
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