President Trump has signed the Executive Order implementing of new tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico as part of an effort to combat illegal drug trafficking and address border security concerns. These additional duties will take effect on March 4, 2025, and will impact a wide range of imported goods.
Under the new policy, imports from Canada will be subject to an additional 25 percent tariff, except for energy products, which will incur a 10 percent tariff. Meanwhile, all imports from Mexico will face a flat 25 percent tariff. Certain exemptions apply, including goods for personal use carried in travelers’ baggage and specific humanitarian donations, such as food and medicine. Additionally, changes have been made to the de minimis exemption, which previously allowed low-value shipments to enter the United States duty-free. Once the Department of Commerce establishes a system to collect tariff revenue efficiently, this exemption may no longer be available for affected imports.
The decision to impose these tariffs follows a determination by the Trump administration that both Canada and Mexico have not taken sufficient action to combat drug trafficking organizations, particularly in relation to fentanyl and other illicit substances. The administration argues that these failures pose a significant threat to national security, public health, and foreign policy. By leveraging tariffs, the United States aims to incentivize stronger enforcement efforts from its northern and southern neighbors.
For a complete list of affected products and further details on the tariff adjustments, the official notices are available at the following links: