The White House has confirmed that President Donald Trump will implement new trade tariffs this weekend on three of the United States’ major trading partners—Canada, Mexico, and China.

At a press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the move was in response to the illegal fentanyl crisis, which she blamed on these nations.

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“Trump will impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, and a 10% tariff on China for the illegal fentanyl they have allowed to enter the U.S., which has killed tens of millions of Americans,” Leavitt said.

Tariffs Take Effect February 1

  • The tariffs will not begin on March 1, as some reports suggested.
  • Public details will be available within 24 hours, Leavitt confirmed.
  • Trump had earlier promised these tariffs during his election campaign.

Canada Responds with Warning

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called the U.S. decision unjustified and vowed to retaliate.

“If the president implements tariffs against Canada, we are ready with a response—purposeful, forceful, but reasonable,” Trudeau told reporters before a Canada-U.S. relations meeting.

China & Mexico Yet to Respond

While Canada has made its stance clear, neither China nor Mexico has officially responded to the tariff hikes. Experts suggest that the move could escalate trade tensions and impact the global economy.

Trump’s Tough Trade Stance Continues

  • Trump had earlier threatened up to 60% tariffs on Chinese products during his campaign.
  • However, he has chosen a 10% tariff for now while ordering a further study on the impact.
  • Analysts believe this could be a first step toward broader trade restrictions.

The new tariffs mark the latest chapter in Trump’s aggressive trade policies, which have sparked economic and diplomatic debates worldwide.