Canada became the latest country to be slapped with increased tariffs by the Trump administration on Thursday. Starting August 1,

Canada and Mexico’s recent actions have sent shockwaves through the U.S. economy, and Washington wasn’t ready. What was meant to reinforce U.S. influence has triggered a calculated response from its closest neighbors.

In a letter released on his social media platform, Donald Trump told Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney the new rate would go into effect on August 1 and would go up if Canada retaliated.

Sheinbaum addressed new U.S. tariffs on Canada, shared plans for a National AI Laboratory and reflected on the role of La Malinche.

The country with the most favorable view of the United States was Israel, with 95% viewing it as an ally and 1% viewing it as a threat. Mexico, meanwhile, had the least favorable responses, 37% viewing the United States as an ally and 68% a threat.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose new 30% tariffs on Mexico and the European Union effective from Aug. 1, launching the latest salvo in his ongoing trade war.