Canada didn't propose 100% tariff on Teslas, but a candidate for prime minister did

U.S. President Donald Trump has made increasing tariffs on foreign imports a hallmark of his second presidency. In early April 2025, he announced higher rates for dozens of U.S. trading partners, causing markets to plunge and China to announce retaliatory tariffs.

Snopes readers have filled our inbox with questions about the impact of Trump's plans. As a result, we have broken down his early proposals and what they would mean for the U.S. economy, as well as tracked the status of tariffs by region.

In addition, we've investigated several specific rumors related to Trump's tariffs, from a story about layoffs within the alcohol industry to claims that automakers are opening new factories in the U.S. Here's a sample.