Hefty tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China will begin on Saturday, under the direction of President Donald Trump.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Friday that the tariffs for all three countries begin Saturday after she was asked whether this would start a trade war with Canada, after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he would “respond” and not relent until the tariffs have been removed.
“I don’t think so. I think the president is going to implement those tariffs tomorrow, and he will respond to Mr. Trudeau’s comments in due time, I am sure.” Leavitt said.
Leavitt noted that the reason the tariffs are being imposed on all three countries is because they have not only allowed illegal immigrants to pour into the U.S. but have also enabled dangerous drugs to come across the border unchecked. China is one of the largest manufacturers of fentanyl in the world.
“The tariffs are incoming tomorrow on Canada, and the reason for that is because both Canada and Mexico have allowed an unprecedented invasion of illegal fentanyl that is killing American citizens, and also illegal immigrants into our country.” Leavitt said.
Leavitt called Trudeau’s comments “outlandish” and suggested he talk to Trump about the drugs and illegal immigrants coming across the U.S. border before commenting further.
“Canada, Mexico, and China, which I mentioned President Trump will implement a 10% tariff on China, have all enabled illegal drugs to pour into America,” Leavitt said, “The amount of fentanyl that has been seized at the southern border in the last two years alone, has the potential to kill tens of millions of Americans. And so, the president is intent on doing this, and I think Justin Trudeau would be wise to talk to President Trump directly before pushing outlandish comments like that.”
