Trump delays Mexico tariffs, but Canada not spared
While granting Mexico a temporary reprieve from crushing tariffs, President Trump doesn't appear to be as willing to spare Canada.
President Donald Trump has announced a one-month delay on tariffs against Mexico after securing a deal with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to boost border security. However, Canada was not included in the reprieve, meaning the 25% tariff on Canadian imports is still set to take effect.
Mexico will deploy 10,000 National Guard troops to its northern border to combat drug trafficking, particularly fentanyl, and illegal immigration. The U.S. has also committed to enhancing efforts to prevent the trafficking of high-powered weapons into Mexico.
BREAKING: Mexican President Sheinbaum says the U.S. will delay a proposed 25% tariff on all goods coming into the country from Mexico for one month, after Mexico agreed to ramp up security at its border. https://t.co/C0hkuC5N2J
— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 3, 2025
The tariffs, initially set to take effect on February 4, were part of a broader strategy by the Trump administration to address issues related to illegal immigration and drug smuggling.
Trudeau claims that Canada's border is secure (LOL). But after hearing from Trump, he's pouring $1.3 billion into border security.
— Sheila Gunn Reid (@SheilaGunnReid) February 2, 2025
Says fentanyl is bad ( his govt advocates giving hard drugs to addicts and reduced sentences for gang related crime, but okay) pic.twitter.com/V6aTH8rUol
While the suspension applies to Mexico, the U.S. is imposing a 25% tariff on Canadian imports, a 10% tariff on Canadian oil, and a 10% tariff on Chinese goods.
Canada sells 4.3 million barrels of ethical oil to the U.S. every day, from oil companies largely owned by U.S. shareholders.
— Ezra Levant 🍁🚛 (@ezralevant) February 2, 2025
Who would you rather buy oil from? It would take years for the U.S. to ramp up its own production that much.
And: who would you rather us sell it to? https://t.co/tBhpMn43DE
Outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced retaliatory measures, including a 25% tariff on $155 billion worth of U.S. goods.
BREAKING: Trudeau announces 25% tariffs on $155 billion worth of American goods, with a staggered application over the next three weeks. pic.twitter.com/x00hQF03Zc
— Sheila Gunn Reid (@SheilaGunnReid) February 2, 2025
Economists warn that these tariffs could lead to higher consumer prices in the U.S. and potential job losses.

Sheila Gunn Reid
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Sheila Gunn Reid is the Alberta Bureau Chief for Rebel News and host of the weekly The Gunn Show with Sheila Gunn Reid. She's a mother of three, conservative activist, and the author of best-selling books including Stop Notley.

COMMENTS
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Bernhard Jatzeck commented 2025-02-04 01:53:01 -0500While on the subject of teams, it’s embarrassing that, at some sort of sporting event, the American national anthem was booed. The visiting team are guests in our country and deserved to be treated with courtesy and respect by the hosts.
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Bernhard Jatzeck commented 2025-02-04 00:21:59 -0500The use of “Team Canada” is embarrassing. By using that term, Trudeau is trying to revive the support of the hockey team in that tournament with the Soviets more than 50 years ago.
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Bruce Atchison commented 2025-02-03 20:02:25 -0500I sure am tired of Trudeau’s Team Canada. These goons aren’t dealing with sleepy Joe Biden. They’re up against a master deal maker. It’s time our leaders grew up and stopped pretending they’re tough guys.