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Tariffs began on Tuesday against Canada, Mexico and China after a month of warnings from President Donald Trump.
The tariffs included 25 percent against Mexico and Canada, along with 10 percent of additional tariffs against China’s current 10 percent, now at 20 percent total.
“No room left for Mexico or for Canada. No, the tariffs, you know, they’re all set. They go into effect tomorrow,” Trump told reporters on Monday.
“Just so you understand, vast amounts of fentanyl have poured into our country from Mexico and, as you know, also from China, where it goes to Mexico and goes to Canada. And China also had an additional 10%, so it’s 10 plus 10. And it comes in from Canada, and it comes in from Mexico, and that’s a very important thing to say,” Trump said during Monday’s press conference.
Trump previously announced delays to tariffs against Mexico and Canada after concessions by leaders from both nations to secure the border and stop the flow of drugs.
Trump first shared the news of the changes with Mexico which included the southern neighbor committing to supplying 10,000 soldiers along the border.
“I just spoke with President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico. It was a very friendly conversation wherein she agreed to immediately supply 10,000 Mexican Soldiers on the Border separating Mexico and the United States. These soldiers will be specifically designated to stop the flow of fentanyl, and illegal migrants into our Country,” Trump posted to Truth Social.
“We further agreed to immediately pause the anticipated tariffs for a one month period during which we will have negotiations headed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent, and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, and high-level Representatives of Mexico. I look forward to participating in those negotiations, with President Sheinbaum, as we attempt to achieve a “deal” between our two Countries,” he added.
Trump later released a second statement explaining his decision to delay tariffs for Canada.
“Canada has agreed to ensure we have a secure Northern Border, and to finally end the deadly scourge of drugs like Fentanyl that have been pouring into our Country, killing hundreds of thousands of Americans, while destroying their families and communities all across our Country,” Trump wrote.
“Canada will implement their $1.3 Billion Border plan, and as per Prime Minister Trudeau, will be, “reinforcing the Border with new choppers, technology and personnel, enhanced coordination with our American partners, and increased resources to stop the flow of fentanyl. Nearly 10,000 frontline personnel are, and will be, working on protecting the Border,” the statement continued.
