The United States will impose tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China starting on Saturday, the White House announced Friday, following through on a campaign promise that risks driving up prices for American consumers.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the tariffs are part of President Donald Trump’s effort to penalize the three countries over their role in the U.S. fentanyl crisis and allowing unauthorized migrants into the nation. The U.S. will impose a 25% tariff on goods from Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on those from China.
“These are promises made and promises kept by the president,” Leavitt told reporters in the briefing room.