NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a> is threatening to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs.

In a pair of posts on his Truth Social site Monday evening, Trump wrote that, “On January 20th, as one of my many first Executive Orders, I will sign all necessary documents to charge Mexico and Canada a 25% Tariff on ALL products coming into the United States.”

Trump also threatened to charge China an additional 10% tariff, “above any additional Tariffs” on all products entering the United States over concerns about drugs, including fentanyl.

It is unclear whether Trump will actually go through with the threats or if he is using them as a negotiating tactic before he takes office in the new year.

Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-11-25 19:34:17">November 25, 2024 at 7:34 PM EST</time>

He said the new tariffs would remain in place “until such time as Drugs, in particular Fentanyl, and all Illegal Aliens stop this Invasion of our Country! ”{ai:summary}<p>President-elect Donald Trump plans to impose significant tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China as part of his strategy to address illegal immigration and drug trafficking. He announced intentions to charge a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada and an additional 10% on Chinese products.</p><p>Trump stated these tariffs would remain until the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, and illegal immigration cease. It remains uncertain whether these measures will be enacted or if they serve as a negotiation tactic before his inauguration. #illegals</p>

Trump threatens to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on first day in office

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