Trump Confirms Mexico, Canada Tariffs to Resume March 4, Adds 10% Tariff on China

President Donald Trump confirmed Thursday that his proposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada will take effect on March 4, reversing a one-month pause. He also announced an additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports, raising total U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods to 20%. Trump linked the Mexico and Canada tariffs to drug trafficking concerns but did not provide evidence. Trump has made tariffs central to his second-term agenda, positioning them as a revenue source and a negotiating tool.