White House Says Tariffs Moving Forward but There’s Still Room for Negotiation

White House Says Tariffs Moving Forward but There’s Still Room for Negotiation
The White House in Washington on Jan. 31, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times
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U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to hit Canada and Mexico with devastating duties is set to take effect next week—but a White House official confirmed on background that the tariff plans could change through negotiations.

Trump’s executive order to implement 25 percent tariffs on all Canadian imports, with a lower 10 percent levy on energy, was delayed until March 4 after Canada agreed to introduce new security measures at the border.