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Current U.S. trade policies create a complicated environment for both American companies and their Canadian and Mexican counterparts, particularly as Trump considers imposing tariffs that would disrupt existing trade relationships. If these tariffs come to fruition, it's possible that neighboring countries may find themselves reevaluating their economic ties with the U.S. in favor of bolstering relationships with China, which could ultimately strengthen Chinese influence in North America—a scenario that the United States would likely view unfavorably.