Countries are going to start learning that when the Trump administration makes a pledge to do something, it’s as good as done. As we wrote on Friday, President Donald Trump hinted that tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China would be on their way within hours.
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Trump to Impose Hefty Tariffs on Canadian, Mexican Imports—As Soon As the Weekend
On Saturday, Pres. Trump signed an executive order to impose tariffs on the three countries, in an effort to press them to take responsibility for their part in causing both the fentanyl crisis in our country, and the illegal alien influx at U.S. borders.
via the AP:
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an order to impose stiff tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China — fulfilling one of his post-campaign commitments to voters…
Trump declared an economic emergency in order to place duties of 10% on all imports from China and 25% on imports from Mexico and Canada — America’s largest trading partners — except for a 10% rate on Canadian energy, including oil, natural gas and electricity.
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The White House said Trump’s order also includes a mechanism to escalate the rates if the countries retaliate against the U.S., as they have threatened. Both Canada and Mexico have plans, if needed, to impose their own tariffs in response.
The Trump administration put the tariffs in place to force the three countries to stop the spread and manufacturing of fentanyl, in addition to pressuring Canada and Mexico to limit any illegal immigration into the United States.
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The order would also allow for tariffs on Canadian imports of less than $800. Imports below that sum are currently able to cross into the United States without customs and duties.
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And while full details on all provisions of the latest directives from the Oval Office have not been released, the president shared a post on X about the action:
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 1, 2025
The new tariffs will take effect starting Tuesday, according to AP.
This is a developing story. RedState will provide updates as further details become available.
