Mexico's president on Wednesday said her nation is in dialogue with the White House and was confident that the 25% tariff isn't imminent.

Tariffs may sound tough, but America’s fentanyl crisis stems from a decades-long addiction problem that trade policy can’t fix.

The remarks come amid ongoing discussions between the Trump administration and Mexican and Canadian officials.

Trump also indicated that he would proceed with tariffs on China. He didn’t specify the levy, though he’s previously said it would be 10%. Trump has said Beijing failed to follow through on promises to prevent fentanyl and the chemicals used to make the deadly drugs from flowing into the US.

The RCMP refutes president-elect Donald’s Trump claim that Canada is allowing illegally manufactured to pour across the U.S. border.

I'm to announce Canada and Mexico tariffs because of fentanyl. The first Canada and Mexico tariffs are coming Saturday. I'm making a determination on oil tonight. We have all the lumber we need. Trump: China's going to end up paying a tariff as well.

Canada announced a C$1.3 billion ($896.92 million) border security plan in response to Trump's tariff threat. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said less than 1% of irregular migrants and less than 1% of fentanyl entering the United States come from Canada.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said his 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico are coming on Saturday, but he’s still considering whether to include oil from those countries as part of his import taxes.

Trump indicated the 25% rate could represent a floor, saying that the tariff levels 'may or may not rise with time.”

François-Philippe Champagne comments came hours before Trump said he will impose 25 per cent surtax on imports from Canada

The US president also indicated he would proceed with duties on China, though he did not specify how high they would be US President Donald Trump said he would follow through on his threat to impose 25 per cent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico on February 1,