President Donald Trump hit TRUTH Social on Thursday to confirm that tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China would proceed “as scheduled” unless the flow of fentanyl into the U.S. is addressed.
“Drugs are still pouring into our Country from Mexico and Canada at very high and unacceptable levels. A large percentage of these Drugs, much of them in the form of Fentanyl, are made in, and supplied by, China. More than 100,000 people died last year due to the distribution of these dangerous and highly addictive POISONS,” Trump shared on TRUTH. “Millions of people have died over the last two decades. The families of the victims are devastated and, in many instances, virtually destroyed.”
Trump continued: “We cannot allow this scourge to continue to harm the USA, and therefore, until it stops, or is seriously limited, the proposed TARIFFS scheduled to go into effect on MARCH FOURTH will, indeed, go into effect, as scheduled. China will likewise be charged an additional 10% Tariff on that date. The April Second Reciprocal Tariff date will remain in full force and effect. Thank you for your attention to this matter. GOD BLESS AMERICA!”
The sweeping 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada had been paused on Feb. 3 for one month after both Mexico and Canada sent reinforcements to the southern and northern border.
A White House official confirmed to CNBC later Thursday morning that the new duties on Beijing mean U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports will total 20%.
In addition to the tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada, Trump has ordered global 25% tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum, which are set to take effect March 12.
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