Critics warn his posture could embolden China to expand ties to Latin American countries, and Russia to continue advances in Ukraine.

President Donald Trump has taken executive action to impose new tariffs on imports from Canada, China and Mexico

President Donald Trump took action Saturday to impose new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, the White House said, which could have a sweeping impact on the American economy. The additional tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods will be 25 percent,