Big tariffs on Canada next week? Not necessarily, White House says [Video]

Reports that Canada and Mexico are set to be slapped with U.S. tariffs next week may be premature. That’s the latest word from the Trump administration.

The White House has clarified that North America-wide tariffs are not a done deal, as many news headlines suggested following remarks Monday by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump had been asked Monday whether he’s proceeding with tariffs on Canada and Mexico, currently paused until March 4, and he replied: “The tariffs are going forward on time, on schedule,” then went on to make vague complaints about unspecified abuses against the United States. 

It wasn’t totally clear which tariffs Trump was referring to. The president has threatened multiple trade actions, for multiple reasons. For Canada, the ones paused until March 4 represent the gravest threat.

CBC News asked the White House on Tuesday for clarification about which tariff plan, specifically, the president was referring to …