President Donald Trump said that he plans to enact across-the-board tariffs of as much as 25 per cent on Canada and Mexico by Feb. 1, reiterating his contention that the U.S.’s two immediate neighbours are allowing the flow of migrants and drugs into the country.

“We’re thinking in terms of 25 per cent on Mexico and Canada, because they’re allowing vast numbers of people,” into the country, Trump said in response to questions from reporters. “I think we’ll do it February 1.”