President Trump's announcement of 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, with no exceptions for Canada and Mexico, signals a shift in U.S. trade policy and potential strain on relations with its closest allies. The move comes despite previous delays and promises of a 'final economic deal' with Canada.
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he will impose a 25 percent tariff on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States, effective immediately. There will be no exemptions for America's closest trading partners, including Canada and Mexico . Trump revealed the impending duties to reporters aboard Air Force One as he traveled to New Orleans to attend the Super Bowl.
He also stated that he would announce 'reciprocal tariffs' later this week, indicating a tit-for-tat approach to global trade. Trump's announcement comes as his administration continues to reshape American foreign policy and trade relations. The president is scheduled to sign executive orders in the Oval Office Monday afternoon, formalizing the tariff measures. This move represents a reversal of a previous delay on tariffs, which Trump implemented in March 2025 after securing border security commitments from Canada. He had initially threatened to impose a 25 percent tariff on all steel and aluminum imports and a 10 percent levy on Canadian energy, stating that the delay would allow time to reach a 'final economic deal.' However, Trump's comments on Sunday to Fox News anchor Bret Baier, where he jokingly suggested making Canada the 51st state, cast doubt on the possibility of a lasting agreement to end the tariff threat.Trump's current tariff threats echo actions taken during his first administration, when he withdrew the United States from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). During negotiations for the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), commonly known as 'the new NAFTA,' Trump floated the idea of a 25 percent tariff on the Canadian auto sector, although it was never implemented. He did, however, utilize his national security powers to impose a 25 percent tariff on steel imports and a 10 percent tariff on aluminum imports in March 2018. A year later, on May 17, 2019, the White House announced a deal to prevent 'surges' in steel and aluminum supplies from Canada and Mexico, effectively ending the trade dispute. Some experts believe that Trump's current tariff threats are a strategic maneuver aimed at pressuring Canada and Mexico ahead of a mandatory review of the CUSMA in 2026. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 10, 2025
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