Trump Unveils Sweeping US Tariffs On Canada, Mexico, China

We categorically reject the White House’s slander that the Mexican government has alliances with criminal organizations, as well as any intention of meddling in our territory,

Sheinbaum wrote

Our focus should be on working together with Canada and Mexico to gain a competitive advantage and facilitate American companies’ ability to export to global markets,

Colvin said in a statement

The actions taken today by the White House split us apart instead of bringing us together,

Trudeau said, warning in French

You’re worried about tomato prices. Wait till Trump’s Mexico tariffs raise your tomato prices. … You’re worried about car prices. Wait till Trump’s Canada tariffs raise your car prices,

he wrote in a series of posts

It will have real consequences for you, the American people,

he said,

This is something that Canadians have been very worried about, and Americans here in Detroit, where I am, have expressed concern about rising prices and economists are warning that a trade war could develop as a result of these tariffs and cause prices to increase and possibly force Canada into a recession,

she said

Let’s remember that 80 percent of Mexico’s exports go to the US. The country is by far Mexico’s largest trading partner. Experts are telling us that the effects are going to be felt essentially right away, initially with prices going up [and] secondly, with a rise in inflation,

she said

We’re not looking to escalate, but we will stand up for Canada, for Canadians, for Canadian jobs,

he said

Mexico not only does not want fentanyl to reach the United States, but anywhere. Therefore, if the United States wants to combat criminal groups that traffic drugs and generate violence, we must work together in an integrated manner,

she said

Tariffs are a powerful, proven source of leverage for protecting the national interest,

the White House said

The tariff action announced today makes clear that our friends, neighbors and Free Trade Agreement partners are in the line of fire,

said Wendy Cutler, vice president at the Asia Society Policy Institute and a former US trade negotiator

The move today is an opening salvo on the tariff front,

she told AFP

We're going to stand up for what's right."

He told CNN Saturday

Rising trade policy uncertainty will heighten financial market volatility and strain the private sector, despite the administration's pro-business rhetoric,

he said

I've instructed my economy minister to implement the plan B we've been working on, which includes tariff and non-tariff measures in defense of Mexico's interests,

Sheinbaum posted, without going into detail on what U.S. goods her government will target

The United States has confirmed that it intends to impose 25% tariffs on most Canadian goods, with 10% tariffs on energy, starting February 4. I’ve met with the Premiers and our Cabinet today, and I’ll be speaking with President Sheinbaum of Mexico shortly. We did not want this, but Canada is prepared. I’ll be addressing Canadians later this evening."

Reacting to this development, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took to X and said

Mexican cartels are the world’s leading traffickers of fentanyl, meth, and other drugs. These cartels have an alliance with the government of Mexico and endanger the national security and public health of the United States."

It stated

Additionally, illegal border crossings from Canada reached historic new highs every year for the last four fiscal years

the statement reads

We are hopeful a resolution can be quickly reached with our North American neighbors so that crude oil, refined products and petrochemicals are removed from the tariff schedule before consumers feel the impact,

the group said in a statement posted on social media platform X

We need to protect Americans, and it is my duty as president to ensure the safety of all,

he said