Trump tariffs: Long Islanders react to new import taxes on Canadian, Mexican and Chinese goods

Maryanne and Ed Snyder of East Meadow weigh in on the tariffs imposed Saturday. Credit: Howard Simmons
The tariffs imposed on Chinese, Mexican and Canadian goods by President Donald Trump could hike the prices of consumer products such as cars, tequila and avocados — but on Long Island, some felt the pain would be temporary.
"It's a negotiation tool," said Ed Snyder, 66, who was out Saturday shopping with his wife, Maryanne, at the East Meadow Stew Leonard’s grocery store. "It makes prices go up, but it brings other governments to heel."
Trump signed executive orders Saturday imposing an import tax on products coming from Mexico, Canada and China. While China was hit with a 10% tariff, the other countries will have to pay a 25% tax on all the goods they send into the United States — except for Canadian energy, which will get a 10% tariff.
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