US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on AI infrastructure at the Roosevelt room at the White House in Washington, US, January 21, 2025.
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President Donald Trump said that his team was discussing a 10% tariff on China and that the duty could take effect as early as Feb. 1.
“We’re talking about a tariff of 10% on China based on the fact that they’re sending fentanyl to Mexico and Canada,” the president said, speaking to reporters at the White House on Tuesday evening.
“Probably Feb. 1 is the date we’re looking at,” he added.
Trump also noted on Tuesday that his team is talking about a tariff of “approximately 25%” on Mexico and China.
The president’s comments come a day after he hinted at imposing 25% levies on Mexico and China as early as February. “We’re thinking in terms of 25% (levies) on Mexico and Canada, because they’re allowing a vast number of people” across the border, he said on Monday.
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