U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced on Sunday that tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada are scheduled to go into effect on Tuesday. However, he indicated that the final tariff rates, which could reach a planned 25%, will be set by President Donald Trump and his team.
Speaking on the Fox News program Sunday Morning Futures, Lutnick described the situation as “fluid.” He explained that while tariffs are imminent, their precise levels will be determined through further negotiations by the president. Lutnick’s comments marked the first indication that the administration might reconsider imposing the full 25% tariff on all goods from Mexico and on non-energy imports from Canada.
The Commerce Secretary noted that both Mexico and Canada have “done a reasonable job” in securing their borders with the United States, even as challenges remain, particularly with the continued flow of fentanyl into the country. This assessment comes as the U.S. government grapples with broader trade and security issues along its borders.
Last week, President Trump had created some confusion by mentioning a potential April 2 deadline for these tariffs. However, he later reaffirmed the Tuesday deadline and announced plans to impose an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods, effectively doubling the 10% duty that was put in place on February 4. Lutnick added that the new tariffs on Chinese imports would go into effect on Tuesday unless China takes steps to halt fentanyl trafficking into the United States.
As these trade measures move forward, industry observers and trading partners alike will be watching closely to see how the new tariffs affect U.S. trade relations and border security policies.
The Kremlin said on Monday that someone would have to force Volodymyr Zelenskyy to make peace and that the Ukrainian leader's public clash with U.S. President Donald Trump had shown just how hard it would be to find a way to end the war.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on social media that five digital assets will be included in a new U.S. strategic reserve of cryptocurrencies, a move that spurred a significant surge in market values.
The global ocean shipping industry, which handles roughly 80% of world trade, is facing heightened uncertainty amid a series of trade and geopolitical threats from the U.S. administration.
Egypt has finalized a Gaza reconstruction plan aimed at keeping Palestinians in their land and will present it at the emergency Arab summit on March 4. The announcement comes as Arab nations work to counter a controversial U.S. proposal by President Donald Trump, which seeks to take control of Gaza
Top Republicans close to U.S. President Donald Trump urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday to change his stance on the war or step aside, following a heated White House meeting last week.
Military financing has been stopped, and officials are meeting to consider suspending another type of assistance
Markets tumbled Monday, with losses accelerating in the afternoon after President Donald Trump confirmed that 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico will take effect. Earlier in the session, stocks were already under pressure following a weaker-than-expected February report on a key manufact
Ambassador Christina Markus Lassen pledges to strive for 'constructive, creative and consistent' presidency
James Harrison's rare blood, which he donated over a thousand times, is estimated to have saved the lives of over 2 million children in Australia.
A centuries old tradition of cheese-throwing has brought excitement to the town of Novara di Sicilia as its residents both young and old trooped out en masse to participate in the game.
Norway’s government has affirmed that it will continue to supply fuel for U.S. Navy vessels, dismissing recent calls from a private marine fuel supplier to halt deliveries amid tensions linked to U.S.-Ukrainian relations.
Mountain View, CA, February 24, 2025 – In a move to bolster account security and curb global SMS abuse, Google is set to phase out its SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) option for Gmail users, according to a report by Forbes.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reaffirmed his respect for the United States and its people in an interview with Fox News, following a tense meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House.
President scheduled to speak before full Congress on Tuesday at 9 pm EST
Coalition of conservative, social democratic, and liberal parties prevents far right from governing
Military financing has been stopped, and officials are meeting to consider suspending another type of assistance
Ambassador Christina Markus Lassen pledges to strive for 'constructive, creative and consistent' presidency
James Harrison's rare blood, which he donated over a thousand times, is estimated to have saved the lives of over 2 million children in Australia.
Military financing has been stopped, and officials are meeting to consider suspending another type of assistance
Markets tumbled Monday, with losses accelerating in the afternoon after President Donald Trump confirmed that 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico will take effect. Earlier in the session, stocks were already under pressure following a weaker-than-expected February report on a key manufact
Ambassador Christina Markus Lassen pledges to strive for 'constructive, creative and consistent' presidency
James Harrison's rare blood, which he donated over a thousand times, is estimated to have saved the lives of over 2 million children in Australia.
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