White House Clarifies Tariff Implementation Timeline

During a recent press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt dismissed a Reuters report suggesting that President Donald Trump would delay imposing tariffs on Canada and Mexico until March 1. Leavitt emphasized that the tariffs, set at 25% for Mexico and Canada and 10% for China, are scheduled to take effect on February 1. These measures are in response to the illegal distribution of fentanyl, which has led to the deaths of tens of thousands of Americans.

Details on Tariff Implementation

Leavitt further explained that the decision to impose tariffs on the European Union is still under consideration by President Trump. This statement comes after Reuters reported, citing an unnamed US administration official, that Trump was expected to announce a 25% tariff on Canada and Mexico effective March 1, with provisions for exemptions on certain imports.