The American Gas Association responds to Trump’s announcement of energy tariffs in Canada, Mexico
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The American Gas Association says he works with the President Donald Trump Administration for “mitigating” potential growing costs as part of Trump’s new tariffs to Canada and Mexico.
Aga noted in a statement that approximately 9% of American natural gas supplies get from Canada. President and Executive CEO of AGA -e Karen Harbert confirmed her intention to work with Trump’s administration in another public statement.
“Energy security is national security, and our highly integrated natural gas delivery system in North America is crucial to ensuring our state safety and suppression of our homes and vital industries. AGA is dedicated to continuing to work with President Trump to ensure accessible and reliable energy for American families and companies and mitigate all the potential effects of these tariffs on heating and business costs, “Harbert said.
Trump imposed 25% of imports of imports I in Mexico and Canada on Saturday, as well as 10% of tariffs in Chinese imports. Energy tariffs applied to Canada are limited to 10%, the administration noted.
President Donald Trump has imposed 25% of tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, as well as 10% of tariffs in Chinese imports. (Chip Somodeville/Pool/AFP via Getty Images/Getty Images)
Energy resources from Canada will have a lower tariff of 10%towards the White House. In a statement that Fox News received on Saturday, Trump’s administration said the action was a response to “an extraordinary threat represented by illegal aliens and drugs, including a deadly fentanil, (this) represents the national emergency.”
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“This challenge threatens the fabric of our society,” the executive order states. “Members of gangs, smugglers, traders of people and illegal drug All kinds of species have poured over our borders and in our community.
“Canada has played a central role in these challenges, including missing enough attention and resources or meaningfully coordinating with partners to implement law in the United States to effectively stop swimming of illegal drugs.”
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau claimed that the Canadians feel the betrayal of Trump’s tariffs.
Canada and Mexico announced the imports of imports in the United States on Saturday in retaliation for Trumps, placed tariffs on two countries.
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau claimed on Saturday that the move “separated us, instead of gathering us.” His administration imposed 25% of tariffs at about $ 155 billion in US import.
Trump and Trudeau participate in the NATO Hotel Grove Hotel on December 4, 2019. (Dan Kitwood / Getty Images / Getty Images)
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“They will have real consequences for people, for workers on both sides of our border,” he said. “We don’t want to be here. We didn’t ask for it, but we won’t give up in stale both for Canadians and for an incredible successful relationship Between Canada and the United States. “
Fox News’ Landon Mion contributed to this report
