Why Mexico got a tariff reprieve... and Canada didn't

The Trump administration raised Canada's tariff from 25% to 35%, while granting Mexico a 90-day pause for higher levies.

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Tariffs on Canada, for example, are set to increase from 25% to 35%, although most Canadian goods are exempt. Meanwhile, higher tariffs for Mexico are paused for another 90 days.

The BBC's Michelle Fleury explains why Mexico has reached a deal - at least temporarily - while Canada has received a blow.

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