Washington: The White House has confirmed President Donald Trump’s plan to impose substantial tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. This move is set to be executed within a few hours, marking a significant shift in U.S. trade policy.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, U.S. Presidential Spokesperson Caroline Leavitt announced that President Trump would implement a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada, and a 10% tariff on Chinese imports. Leavitt highlighted that this decision will take effect shortly, reflecting Trump’s long-standing commitment to altering trade dynamics.

In anticipation of these measures, David McGinty, Canada’s Minister of Public Security, traveled to Washington to propose a strategy aimed at enhancing border security between Canada and the United States. Meanwhile, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed her discussions with the U.S. government, addressing this approach and exploring various related topics.

Trump’s announcement during his election campaign to impose tariffs ranging from 10% to 20% on imported products-with potential hikes to 60% or even 100% for Chinese imports-has now materialized into action. This policy underscores his administration’s focus on recalibrating trade relations.

Concurrently, the United States is intensifying sanctions on Cuba within its revised policy framework. Additional restrictions on financial transactions have been imposed, as confirmed by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The U.S. plans to redefine the list of Cuban entities subject to financial sanctions, re-listing previously sanctioned entities along with Orbit, a money transfer company suspected of ties with the Cuban military.