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Trump muses about slapping 25% tariffs on Canada Feb. 1

President to direct U.S. agencies to study trade deficits — but tariffs avoided on Day 1

President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a rally ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Washington. (Evan Vucci/AP Photo)

President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a rally ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Washington. (Evan Vucci/AP Photo)

U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that he could still hit Canada with tariffs as early as next month.

Speaking to reporters on his return to the Oval Office Monday, Trump recited concerns about the Canadian and Mexican borders while reiterating his threat to hit both countries with a sweeping 25 per cent tariff.

"We're thinking in terms of 25 per cent [tariffs] on Mexico and Canada because they're allowing vast numbers of people … and fentanyl to come in," Trump said.

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Author: Darren Major, John Paul Tasker

Source: CBC News:

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