Billionaires, industry leaders, and execs urge Trump to rethink 'devastating' tariffs on Canada and Mexico

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

59% : In a statement, USW International President David McCall said the union had "long called for systemic reform of our broken trade system, but lashing out at key allies like Canada is not the way forward.
46% : The Aluminum Association has urged Trump to exempt Canada from the tariffs, saying it was vital to help protect jobs and local manufacturers.
39% : " The USW, representing 850,000 workers in metals, mining, and other industries, has also called for Trump to reconsider tariffs on Canada.
30% : "Trump is taking bold action to hold Mexico, Canada, and China accountable to their promises of halting illegal immigration and stopping poisonous fentanyl and other drugs from flowing into our country," the White House said in a statement on Saturday.
23% : Business leaders, however, are urging Trump to reconsider, fearing a global trade war that could wreak havoc on American industries.
22% : " Trump says the tariffs are necessary to pressure Mexico, Canada, and China to do more to stem the flow of illegal fentanyl into the United States.

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