Trump to slap tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada on Saturday: White House

President blames the countries for trade deficits, fentanyl flows

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks to reporters at the White House on Jan. 31. © Reuters

JACK STONE TRUITT

NEW YORK -- U.S. President Donald Trump will impose tariffs on imports from China, Canada and Mexico on Saturday in response to the flow of migrants and illegal drugs into the country, the White House said Friday.

Trump will implement 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada and a 10% tariff on China "for the illegal fentanyl that they have sourced and allowed to distribute into our country," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters.

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