Trump had been threatening the tariffs to ensure greater cooperation from the countries on stopping illegal immigration and the smuggling of chemicals used for fentanyl.

Despite earlier reports Donald Trump would wait until March 1, Mexico and Canada will be hit with tariffs of 25 per cent, and China a rate of 10 per cent, from Saturday February 1. Donald Trump will impose tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China into the US from Saturday, the White House has confirmed.

These are promises made and promises kept by the president,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters. There was no news of any exemptions.

If U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on his pledge to slap 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico it could usher in a volatile new chapter in the longstanding trade relationship with the impacts hitting consumers.

The White House provided no word on whether there would be any exemptions to the measures that could result in swift price increases to US consumers.

Trump also said he was still considering new tariffs on Chinese goods, citing its part in the fentanyl trade. He has threatened a 10% duty on all Chinese goods, after imposing pun

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to announce new tariffs against Canada and Mexico that will begin on March 1, but will include a process for the countries to seek specific exemptions for certain imports,

President Donald Trump warned Canada and Mexico to expect tariffs of 25% on exports to the United States starting Saturday.