U.S. Reverses 25% Tariffs on Canada, Mexico Imports; Maintains 10% on China

Concerns are rising within the U.S. intelligence community that foreign adversaries, particularly Russia and China, may target recently laid-off federal employees for recruitment. Officials warn that these individuals, who may be angry and in need of financial support, could be easily identified through online platforms like LinkedIn and TikTok, facilitating foreign intelligence recruitment efforts. This warning follows reports that foreign intelligence services have been instructed to focus on these vulnerable workers. Meanwhile, a recent announcement from President Trump regarding tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico has sparked confusion among businesses, particularly maquiladoras in Tijuana, who were unprepared for the sudden imposition of tariffs. Although the tariffs have been temporarily lifted for certain goods, their potential reinstatement on April 2 raises fears of reduced exports and economic instability along the border. Experts indicate that companies are now scrambling to devise contingency plans to mitigate the potential impacts of fluctuating tariffs on their operations.