What was the estimated cost of the tariffs charged by Mexico on U.S. businessmen after the NAFTA trucking Demonstration Project was stopped?

The estimated cost of the tariffs charged by Mexico on U.S. businessmen after the NAFTA trucking Demonstration Project was stopped is indeed around 2.4 billion. This figure reflects the direct economic impact that resulted from Mexico imposing these tariffs in retaliation to the suspension of the project, which aimed at allowing Mexican trucks to operate in the U.S. market under specific conditions.

The significance of this amount lies in the broader implications it had for U.S.-Mexico trade relations and how tariffs can affect bilateral commerce. When the project was halted, Mexico’s response to impose tariffs emphasized the interdependence of the two economies, indicating how trade policies can directly influence business costs and market dynamics. Such significant costs illustrate not only the financial burden on U.S. companies but also the larger context of international trade negotiations and the importance of maintaining cooperative trade agreements.