White House confirms imposition of duties on goods from Canada, Mexico and China

The United States will impose increased duties on goods from Canada, Mexico and China from February 1. This was stated by White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt during a briefing on January 31.

"I can confirm that tomorrow, on the deadline set by President Trump - February 1, in accordance with the statement made a few weeks ago, the President will impose tariffs: 25 percent on Mexico, 25 percent on Canada and 10 percent on China," she said.

Levitt specified that the duties are being imposed in response to the supply and distribution of illegal fentanyl in the U.S., which "has led to the deaths of tens of millions of Americans." She emphasized that the decree on tariffs will take effect tomorrow.

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Earlier in the day, US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose 25% duties on imports of goods from Canada and Mexico starting February 1, but the tariffs could increase.

In response, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that the country has an equal, strong and reasonable response to Trump's imposition of duties. He specified that the Canadian side does not want to introduce retaliatory measures against the US, while if the American side "takes this step", Canada will be forced to act.