Trump plans tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China on first day in office
President-elect Donald Trump plans to impose a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada, and a 10% tariff on goods from China, starting on his first day in office. He cites illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and the fentanyl crisis as reasons for these tariffs. Trump intends to use them as leverage for negotiating better trade deals. These tariffs will remain in place until the cited issues are addressed.