Today, Trump Implements 25 Percent Tariff For Canada And Mexico, 10 Percent For China

- President of the United States Donald Trump (@trump)

WASHINGTON US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing a 25 percent tariff on imported goods from Canada and Mexico, as well as a 10 percent tariff for goods from China. The move was announced on Sunday, February 2.

According to a US administration statement, a 25 percent tariff will be imposed on Canadian goods and a 10 percent tariff on energy resources from Canada, until the country cooperates with the US in efforts to eradicate drug smuggling and increase border security.

The executive order also provides options for further tariff increases if one of these countries imposes retaliation against Washington's policies, as quoted by ANTARA, Sunday, February 2.

The new rate will apply to Canadian goods arriving in the US starting at 12:01 a.m. east time (12:01 a.m. local time) on February 4.

However, goods that have been loaded on board or are on their way, but have not entered the US before February 1 at 12:01 a.m. east time, will not be subject to additional tariffs.

President Trump previously also emphasized that China, Canada, and Mexico could not take any action to prevent the implementation of customs by the US.

Trump accuses Canada of being the main cause of increasing drug smuggling into the US and also blames Mexico for drug entry into the US. In addition, China is accused of being responsible for the drug production.

This policy marks a significant step in US trade relations with neighboring countries and China, with Trump focusing on drug smuggling and border security issues.