Mon Mar 03 10:47:21 UTC 2025: ## Trump Administration to Impose Tariffs on Mexico and Canada, but Rate Remains Uncertain

**Washington D.C.** – The Trump administration will proceed with imposing tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada on Tuesday, March 4th, as initially planned, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed Sunday. However, the exact tariff rate remains undecided, with President Trump retaining the authority to determine the final percentage.

While a 30-day pause on duties, imposed due to concerns over illegal border crossings and fentanyl trafficking, expires on Tuesday, Lutnick acknowledged that Mexico and Canada have made efforts to improve border security. Despite this, he noted that fentanyl continues to flow into the U.S.

The announcement marks a departure from previous statements, suggesting the administration might not impose the full 25% tariff previously threatened on all goods from Mexico and non-energy imports from Canada. President Trump’s previous comments about a potential April 2nd deadline added to the confusion surrounding the tariff situation.

Separately, Lutnick indicated that additional tariffs on Chinese goods are also expected on Tuesday, unless China takes action to curb fentanyl trafficking into the U.S. This would effectively double the tariffs imposed on February 4th. President Trump has previously stated his intention to proceed with tariffs regardless of improvements in border crossings, citing the ongoing fentanyl crisis as a primary concern. The final tariff rates remain subject to the President’s decision.

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