Canada and Mexico A 25% import tariff on goods from Mexico and Canada took effect March 4, with an exception for energy products and potash, which received a 10% tariff. The next day, the Trump administration suspended those tariffs until April 2 for autos eligible for duty-free trade under the U.

President Donald Trump told reporters Wednesday that his recent back-and-forth on implementing tariffs on Canada and Mexico is not "inconsistency"

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that he won't "bend" on tariffs on steel, aluminum or cars, as claims of policy inconsistency lingered due to his administration's recent adjustments to the imposition of levies on Canadian and Mexican goods.