
Trade wars begin as U.S. tariffs on Canada and Mexico come into effect
(Oil Price) – The global trade wars intensified on Tuesday as the U.S. tariffs on Canada and Mexico took effect and China was slapped an additional 10% levy, prompting retaliatory tariffs and sending equity markets and oil prices lower. Oil prices were down by 1% in Asian trading early on Tuesday, as markets fear economic slowdown from the tariffs and