Trump says he will slap 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada — sparking a US dollar rally

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Trump announced tariffs in posts on Truth Social.

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What Trump's trade plans mean for industry in Canada and Mexico — from oil to autos

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Donald Trump says he will impose tariffs on Canadian, Mexican, and Chinese exports.

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Fears of trade wars, volatility, and higher inflation: What analysts are saying about Trump's tariff plans

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Mexico surpasses China as top US trade partner.

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Trump's Mexican tariffs threaten to make life more difficult for automakers — including Tesla and BYD

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Tesla announced plans last year for a new factory in Mexico.

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We're homeowners in Mexico and renters in the US. It's allowed us to live the best of both worlds for 20 years.

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We enjoy spending part of our year in Mexico.

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Could Mexican pulque be the next tequila or mezcal?

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Pulque is the oldest ancestor of two of Mexico's most popular alcoholic drinks, tequila and mezcal.

Mojitos and an MRI: Meet the Americans who are getting health screenings on vacation

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A woman smiles with a tropical drink and an MRI scan in the back.

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When Josef Woodman's shoulder gave out in 2012 — strained from chopping firewood on his farm outside Chapel Hill, North Carolina — he said he was quoted between $2,400 and $3,200 for an MRI at Duke University Hospital.

We left the US and moved to Mexico when I got pregnant 4 years ago. It's more affordable and our family is thriving.

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Puerto Vallarta is a popular spot for tourists.

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A retired boomer splits his time between Nebraska and Mexico. He says life is affordable in Puerto Vallarta and there's a lively LGBTQ+ community.

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Bill MacKenzie, 67, (left), lives between Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and Omaha, Nebraska with his husband Darin Templeton.

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Mexico's drought is so severe you can see the effects from space

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Mexico is experiencing its most widespread drought in over a decade.

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