INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick praised the United Kingdom and Mexico for their restraint in responding to American tariffs
He simultaneously criticized other trading partners who chose to implement retaliatory measures against recent U.S
200% tariffs on European Union alcoholic products
eliminate barriers blocking American products abroad
receive preferential treatment, according to Lutnick
Commerce Secretary Praises UK and Mexico While Warning Retaliatory Trade Partners
(Photo Internet reproduction)The Commerce Secretary specifically targeted Canada, suggesting their retaliatory measures stemmed from
domestic political considerations
leverage tariffs as negotiating tools, creating distinct categories of allies based on their responses
Countries now face clear choices about how they engage with American trade policies.
