White House Announces Tariffs Against Canada

In a significant move, the White House has declared the imposition of a 25% tariff on Canadian goods and a 10% tariff on its energy resources. This decision, as stated in a post on X by United States President Donald Trump, aims to pressure Canada into cooperating with the U.S. on critical issues of drug trafficking and border security.

Concerns Over Fentanyl Production and Border Security

The White House highlighted the growing concern over the production of fentanyl in Canada, citing that the amount of fentanyl seized at the northern border last fiscal year was enough to kill 9.8 million Americans. Furthermore, the administration pointed out that illegal border crossings from Canada have reached historic highs over the last four fiscal years, emphasizing the urgency of these tariffs as a measure to safeguard national security and public health.