Trump suggests oil could be exempt from Canada and Mexico tariffs

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President Donald Trump intends to move forward with his plans to place separate 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico but told reporters Thursday he might include an exemption for oil.

Even before entering office, the president had signaled he would use tariffs as leverage in debates with America’s northern and southern neighbors about border security.

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