The U.S. is set to implement 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% on items coming from China on Saturday, Feb. 1, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Friday.
Leavitt, when asked whether there would be any exceptions, said the full list would be available on Saturday.
“The president is intent on ensuring that he effectively implements tariffs while cutting inflation and costs for the American people,” Leavitt said. “If the president at any time decides to roll back those tariffs, I’ll leave it to him to make that decision. But starting tomorrow, those tariffs will be in place.”
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada will react in a “forceful but reasonable” way.
“If the president does choose to implement any tariffs against Canada, we’re ready with a response—a purposeful, forceful but reasonable, immediate response,” Trudeau reportedly told reporters on Friday, according to the Globe and Mail.
It was still unclear on Friday afternoon whether some items, such as oil, would be exempt. The New York Times reported that approximately one-third of all U.S. imports come from Canada, China or Mexico, including 60% of imported crude oil, fruits and vegetables, and clothing, including 99% of all shoes sold in the United States, according to the Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America, and auto parts and vehicles.