Trump claims first win in big tariff gamble

Published February 4, 2025 7:00am ET



President Donald Trump claimed vindication of his strategy to use tariffs to wring concessions from foreign governments as Canada and Mexico reached agreements to pause such duties for a month.

“Well, how do you like them apples?” Vice President JD Vance asked on Monday.

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