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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will implement 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting Tuesday, adding punishing restrictions on Texas’ biggest trading partners.
Trump initially ordered the tariffs last month, saying they were necessary to push Canada and Mexico to do more to prevent illegal drugs from entering the United States. Trump delayed the tariffs by a month after Canada and Mexico announced moves to address illegal drug trafficking.
In a social media post, Trump said that the tariffs “will, indeed, go into effect, as scheduled.” Trump also announced a further 10% tariffs on China to go into effect Tuesday. He went through with a 10% tariff on China last month.
“Drugs are still pouring into our Country from Mexico and Canada at very high and unacceptable levels,” …