Trump says Canada and Mexico cannot avert tariffs, hikes China levy

Washington (AFP) Mar 4, 2025

US President Donald Trump shut down hopes Monday of an eleventh-hour deal with Canada and Mexico to avert sweeping tariffs, while signing an order to further hike duties on China. Trump had unveiled - and then paused - blanket tariffs on imports from major trading partners Canada and Mexico in February, accusing them of failing to stop illegal immigration and drug trafficking. The halt