“I have implemented a 25% Tariff on Imports from Mexico and Canada (10% on Canadian Energy), and a 10% additional Tariff on China,” Trump said in a statement.
Trump’s executive order states that the tariffs will go into effect at 12:01 am Eastern on Tuesday, Feb. 4.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is scheduled to address the nation at 8:30 pm Eastern. On Saturday, he chaired a cabinet meeting and hosted a virtual meeting with the provincial and territorial premiers. He is also scheduled to speak with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.
Global News has learned Canada is expected to follow through with retaliatory tariffs. Details of what that will look like not yet clear.
Trump said he was imposing tariffs because of “the major threat” of fentanyl crossing into the United States.
“We need to protect Americans, and it is my duty as President to ensure the safety of all. I made a promise on my Campaign to stop the flood of illegal aliens and drugs from pouring across our Borders, and Americans overwhelmingly voted in favor of it,” Trump said in his statement.
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