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Republican Strategist Calls Donald Trump's Bluff on Tariffs

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Republican strategist Susan Del Percio advised those wary of Donald Trump's tariff plan not to worry about it being enforced.

On Monday , Trump said he would impose a 25 percent tariff on all goods imported from Mexico and Canada until those countries take sufficient action to stop illegal immigration and the flow of drugs like fentanyl into the U.S. The costs would likely be passed on to families, importers, and companies through higher prices or reduced profits.

Trump has had conversations with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last month .

"Undocumented workers, Dreamers and business owners are all scrambling to protect themselves from bad and worst-case scenarios. But everyone else needs to remember that Trump hasn't actually done anything yet. Let's be prepared but not afraid," she concluded. Related Articles Start your unlimited Newsweek trial.