President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to implement sweeping tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China as part of his strategy to address illegal immigration and the flow of drugs into the United States.
In a series of posts on Truth Social Monday evening, Trump declared that one of his first executive orders on January 20th would impose a 25% tariff on all goods entering the U.S. from Mexico and Canada. He emphasized that the tariffs would remain in place “until such time as drugs, in particular fentanyl, and all illegal aliens stop this invasion of our country.”
“As everyone is aware, thousands of people are pouring through Mexico and Canada, bringing Crime and Drugs at levels never seen before. Right now a Caravan coming from Mexico, composed of thousands of people, seems to be unstoppable in its quest to come through our currently Open Border,” Trump said.
“On January 20th, as one of my many first Executive Orders, I will sign all necessary documents to charge Mexico and Canada a 25% Tariff on ALL products coming into the United States, and its ridiculous Open Borders. This Tariff will remain in effect until such time as Drugs, in particular Fentanyl, and all Illegal Aliens stop this Invasion of our Country! Both Mexico and Canada have the absolute right and power to easily solve this long simmering problem. We hereby demand that they use this power, and until such time that they do, it is time for them to pay a very big price!” he continued.
Trump also announced plans to levy an additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports, citing concerns about drug trafficking, including the production and distribution of fentanyl, a drug responsible for countless deaths across the nation.
The proposed tariffs represent a key component of Trump’s broader agenda to secure the border and hold foreign governments accountable for their role in the drug and migration crises.
Critics and supporters alike are awaiting further details on the policy’s implementation and its potential impact on trade relationships with America’s neighbors and global competitors.
