Mexico and Canada are putting aside their differences and forming a more united front as they try to head off US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose steep tariffs on them as soon as next week. Since winning the election in November Trump has repeatedly threatened his country’s two largest trading partners with tariffs of 25 per cent on all exports to the US in retaliation for what he says are rising levels of illegal immigration and the trafficking of the opioid fentanyl into the country.

Why Are Tariffs On Canada And Mexico Tougher Than Those On China? Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, President Trump was asked about why his tariffs on Canada and Mexico are tougher than those on China.