Trump during his address to Congress said that Canada and Mexico ‘have allowed fentanyl to come into our country at levels never seen before.’

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday that Canada will have an immediate and strong response to tariffs that President Trump says will start on Tuesday.

President Trump said illicit drugs such as fentanyl are being smuggled into the United States at “unacceptable levels” and that import taxes would force other countries to crack down on the trafficking.

In a post to Truth Social, President Donald Trump blamed Canada, Mexico and China for 100,000 deaths in 2024 caused by fentanyl and other drugs and vowed to take action starting next week.

President Trump has announced that tariffs on Canada and Mexico will take effect March 4, ending a temporary pause after both nations failed to meet his demands for increased border security and fentanyl trafficking control.

Following a high-level meeting at the White House, the Trump administration has decided to pause all future deliveries of U.S. military assistance to Ukraine, according to two U.S. officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive policy deliberations.

Canada and Mexico are expected to intensify efforts this week to avoid punishing 25% tariffs on their exports to the U.S. in talks to persuade President Donald Trump's administration that their steps to increase border security and curb fentanyl trafficking are working ahead of a March 4 deadline.

Citing the unchecked flow of fentanyl, he plans to levy a 25% tariff on most products from our northern and southern neighbors. China faces an additional 10% levy.

President Trump says planned tariffs on Canada and Mexico will go into effect on Tuesday because too much fentanyl is pouring across U.S. borders.

President Donald Trump says he plans implement new tariffs on China and Mexico next week. According to the president's post on TruthSocial, it's in response to the ongoing drug crisis, particularly the influx of fentanyl,

Senior Trump trade and manufacturing advisor Peter Navarro explains the president's tariffs on Mexico and Canada while doubling China's surcharge on 'Varney & Co.'

OTTAWA, ON, /CNW/ - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) plays an important role in keeping fentanyl, its precursors and other dangerous narcotics off our streets. Today, the CBSA shared details about additional actions being taken to stop fentanyl and other synthetic narcotics from reaching communities across the country and abroad.