When Donald Trump started the biggest trade war since the 1930s in his first term, his impulsive combination of threats and import taxes on U.S. trading partners created chaos, generated drama -- and drew criticism from mainstream economists who favor free trade.

Trump reiterated on the weekend he would impose 25% tariffs this week on goods from Mexico and Canada - including on vehicles made by General Motors and Volkswagen - but delayed a decision for a month after discussions with each country's leader.

Canada, Mexico and China – the three countries Trump has threatened to enact tariffs on – ranked as the top trade partners for Indiana in 2023.

President Donald Trump's tariff push is underway and a recent Fox News Poll shows that voters are skeptical of tariffs and a majority believe they will hurt the U.S. economy.

Automakers appear particularly vulnerable to the US’ tariffs on its neighbors, experts have warned. While President Donald Trump suspended levies on Canada and Mexico, his rapidly shifting pronouncements “ are throwing decades-old supply chains into question ,

President Donald Trump on Monday agreed to a 30-day pause on his tariff threats against Mexico and Canada as America's two largest trading partners detailed steps to appease his concerns about border security and drug trafficking.