In response to concerns related to drug trafficking and illegal immigration
The Trump Administration on February 1, 2025, issued three executive orders imposing tariffs on Canadian, Mexican and Chinese products imported into the United States on or after February 4, 2025, in response to concerns related to drug trafficking and illegal immigration.
The White House on February 1, 2025, also released a听听explaining that the concerns addressed above constitute a national emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).听
However, according to reports, following discussions between U.S. President Trump with President Sheinbaum of Mexico and Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada, tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada have been postponed for a period of 30 days due to agreements by both Mexico and Canada to supply personnel to the borders.听The postponements were then officially announced in these executive orders:
Canada: The 鈥攂ased on concerns about Canada's role in drug trafficking and fentanyl production鈥攚ould impose a 25% tariff on Canadian products except Canadian energy resources, which would be subject to a lower 10% tariff.
Mexico: The 鈥攊n response to issues related to drug trafficking and illegal immigration, and alleged connections with drug cartels鈥攚ould impose a 25% tariff on Mexican products.
China: The 鈥攁ddressing China's export of precursor chemicals used in opioid production and its alleged support for transnational criminal organizations鈥攚ould impose a 10% additional tariff on Chinese products. A CBP released today modifies the HTSUS with respect to certain Chinese products imported on or after February 4, 2025.