US President Donald Trump reiterated on Monday that neither Mexico nor Canada would be exempt from the tariffs to go into effect on Tuesday. Asked if the two nations could prevent the trade penalties by agreeing to a deal to stem fentanyl shipments into the United States, Trump ruled it out.
“Nothing remains for Canada and Mexico,” he said, with the implicit promise that tariffs will go forward in accordance. The statement demonstrates an unyielding position taken by the Trump administration, showing commitment to following up on issues involving fentanyl concerns while enforcing tough trade policies.
The tariffs, a source of contention in US trade relations with North American neighbors, are likely to affect several industries. Mexico and Canada have not made any official comments on Trump’s recent statements, but tensions between the two sides over trade and security cooperation are still building up.
