Trump's Trade War With Mexico and Canada Real English Conversation for IELTS and TOEFL

If you like learning about the current news and improving your English for your next English conversation, this English lesson is for you. While watching a news clip about President Trump orders Tariffs with Mexico and Canada, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners.

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Mexican Tariffs
1. Tariffs: Taxes that a country adds to goods coming from another country.
• The U.S. planned to impose tariffs on Mexican products, making them more expensive.
2. Pause: A temporary stop or delay.
• The U.S. and Mexico agreed to a one-month pause on the new tariffs.
3. Short-lived: Lasting for a brief period.
• The tension over tariffs was short-lived after the agreement.
4. Claudia Sheinbaum: The President of Mexico.
• President Claudia Sheinbaum negotiated with the U.S. to delay the tariffs.
5. Pump the brakes: To slow down or stop an activity.
• The leaders decided to pump the brakes on implementing the tariffs.
6. Retaliatory: Done as a response to an action, often to punish.
• Mexico considered retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. actions.
7. Work out: To create or figure out a plan.
• The two countries need to work out a plan to address trade issues.
8. Trafficking: Illegal buying or selling of goods, often drugs or people.
• Both nations aim to stop drug trafficking across the border.
9. Particularly: Especially; more than usual.
• The U.S. is concerned about drugs, particularly fentanyl, entering the country.
10. Fentanyl: A powerful and dangerous drug.
• Efforts are being made to reduce the smuggling of fentanyl into the U.S.
11. Hit back at: To respond strongly or attack in return.
• Mexico might hit back at the U.S. if unfair tariffs are applied.
12. Curb the flow: To reduce or control the movement of something.
• Both countries agreed to curb the flow of illegal drugs across the border.
13. Cartels: Groups that control the trade of illegal goods, like drugs.
• The government is taking action against drug cartels operating near the border.
14. On two fronts: Dealing with two areas or issues simultaneously.
• The U.S. is addressing challenges on two fronts: trade and security.
15. Truth Social: A social media platform owned by President Trump.
• President Trump shared updates about the tariff discussions on Truth Social.
16. Secretary of State: The U.S. official responsible for foreign affairs.
• The Secretary of State is involved in negotiations with Mexico.
17. Treasury Secretary: The U.S. official in charge of financial and monetary matters.
• The Treasury Secretary discussed the economic impacts of the tariffs.
18. Secretary of Commerce: The U.S. official responsible for trade and business.
• The Secretary of Commerce is looking over the effects of tariffs on businesses.
19. Outgoing: Departing from a position or place.
• The outgoing ambassador attended the final round of trade talks.
20. Pouring through: Moving in large numbers through a place.
• Authorities are concerned about illegal goods pouring through the border.

• The news reporter hopped in and shared his thoughts on the tariff issue.
24. Trade deficits: When a country imports more goods than it exports.
• The U.S. aims to reduce its trade deficits with other countries.
25. A component: A part or element of something larger.
• Tariffs are a component of the government’s trade policy.
26. Gripe: A complaint or problem with something.
• Businesses have a gripe about the potential negative effects of tariffs.
27. Potentially: Possibly; capable of happening.
• The tariffs could potentially harm both economies.
28. Pursue: To follow or try to achieve something.
• The U.S. will pursue further negotiations to resolve trade issues.
29. NEC director: The head of the National Economic Council, which advises the U.S. president on economic policies.
• The NEC director spoke about how tariffs could affect American businesses.
30. Soften remarks: To make a statement less harsh or strong.
• After some harsh words, the president softened his remarks about increasing tariffs on Mexico.