WASHINGTON — Mexico and Canada will see a 25% tariff on imports into the U.S. starting on Saturday if President Trump holds to his word.
The memorandum outlining his administration’s “America First Trade policy” does not set a specific date that the tariffs will take effect, but rather directs federal departments and agencies with tariff oversight to provide reports and make recommendations by April 1.
After issuing the memo, however, Trump told reporters they would go into effect on Feb. 1, and he suggested days after that an additional 10% tariff on China (because of its alleged role in the fentanyl crisis), as well as possible tariffs and sanctions on Russia related to the war with Ukraine would be imposed.
“The February 1 date for Canada and Mexico still holds,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Tuesday, adding that Trump is also “still very much considering” the 10% added tax on China starting Saturday as well.
But will the president actually stick to that date?
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