Trump to Impose Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, China Over Fentanyl on Tuesday

Commerce Secretary Lutnick said tariffs on Canada and Mexico could be lower than 25 percent.

President Donald Trump, joined by the secretary of commerce nominee, Howard Lutnick, signs an executive order on reciprocal tariffs in the Oval Office on Feb. 13, 2025. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

WASHINGTON—After a flurry of diplomatic meetings focused on Ukraine last week, President Donald Trump is now shifting his attention to trade, with plans to impose a 25 percent tariff on Mexico and Canada and double the additional 10 percent tariff on Chinese imports, starting on March 4.

While Mexico and Canada remain hopeful about resolving the issue and delaying the tariffs, Trump has expressed disappointment over the lack of progress in addressing fentanyl trafficking.