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Trump’s Pledge to Slap 25% Tariffs on Mexico Sinks Peso
The Mexican peso tumbled after President Donald Trump vowed to impose stiff tariffs, reigniting fears among traders that the nation will become a target over the next four years. The currency weakened as much as 1.4% before trimming losses. The selloff, the worst in emerging markets, came a day after Trump said he would slap tariffs of as much as 25% on Mexico and Canada unless the US neighbors did more to clamp down on immigration. “It’s a lot easier for the Trump administration to pick on Mexico than China,” said Jack McIntyre, a money manager at Brandywine Global Investment Management. “It’s part of ... (full story)