Saturday, February 01, 2025

What Imports Will Have Tariffs Starting February 4

On Tuesday, February 4, the following imports will have tariffs imposed on them:

Imports from Canada: A 25% tariff will be imposed on all products, except for Canadian energy exports, which will have a 10% tariff. This includes natural gas, hydroelectric power, and uranium.

Imports from Mexico: A 25% tariff will be imposed on all products.

Imports from China: A 10% tariff will be imposed on all products.

These tariffs are part of the Trump administration's protectionist trade initiatives and are set to take effect on February 4, 2025.

Canada was notified in advance on the new tariffs signed today, but Mexico was not. Canada is expected to retaliate with tariffs on U.S. goods.

Canada's biggest exports to the US are led by Mineral Fuels, accounting for 25.2% of total exports, valued at $143.4 billion in 2023. This category includes:

Crude Oil: $99.6 billion
Petroleum Gases: $13.7 billion
Refined Petroleum Oils: $14.5 billion

Other significant export categories from Canada to the US include:
Vehicles: $63.7 billion
Machinery, including Computers
Gems and Precious Metals: $28.4 billion
Wood: $13.4 billion

Mexico's exports to the US are led by Vehicles, accounting for 26.4% of total exports, valued at $156.5 billion in 2023. This category includes:

Cars: $57.3 billion
Trucks: $37.7 billion
Automobile parts/accessories: $40.5 billion

Other significant export categories from Mexico to the US include:

Electrical machinery, equipment: $103.4 billion, accounting for 17.4% of total exports
Machinery including computers: $93.5 billion, accounting for 15.8% of total exports
Mineral fuels including oil: $32.6 billion, accounting for 5.5% of total exports
Optical, technical, medical apparatus: $27.3 billion, accounting for 4.6% of total exports

Statistics from meta.ai

Obituary - John Hosea Peeples

John Hosea Peeples of Venus, Florida.

John was born on January 7, 1950 in Arcadia, Florida to the late John Hendry and Emma Laura Bethea Peeples and passed away on January 26, 2025 at his home. 

He was a Cattle Rancher his entire life. He enjoyed spending time with his family, being out in his property, and being with his friends. He will be dearly missed by everyone who loved and cared for him. 

John leaves fond memories with his son; Byron Peeples, his sister; JoAnn Peeples along with many nieces and nephews and family friends. 

Celebration of John's life was 10 am Friday, January 31,2025 at the Pavilion of Ortona Cemetery, where Pastor Mike MacDowell officiates. He was laid to rest next to his parents. The care of John was entrusted to Akin-Davis Funeral Home LaBelle Chapel.