President Donald J. Trump has declared a national emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to address the escalating crisis of illegal immigration and fentanyl trafficking. In response, he is imposing a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada, a 10% tariff on imports from China, and a 10% tariff on Canadian energy resources.
Trump's decision targets Mexico, Canada, and China for failing to curb the flow of fentanyl and illegal immigrants into the U.S. He highlights China’s failure to stop precursor chemicals, Mexico’s protection of drug cartels, and Canada’s growing role in fentanyl production as key threats to U.S. security.
These tariffs are a powerful economic tool to pressure these nations into taking action. With over 10 million illegal crossings under Biden, 21,000+ pounds of fentanyl seized last year, and 75,000 annual fentanyl-related deaths, Trump is doubling down on his "America First" trade policy to protect the nation.
The tariffs will remain in place until illegal immigration and fentanyl trafficking are stopped.
An upcoming Federal Register Notice (FRN) will offer more specifics, including additional details on the relevant updates to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS).
For more information, please visit: https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/02/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-imposes-tariffs-on-imports-from-canada-mexico-and-china/