Trump Means Business: Nations Refusing To Help End Drug, Immigration Crisis Hit With Major Tariffs

President Donald Trump has taken action against Canada, Mexico, and China, signing executive orders that impose tariffs on goods from all three nations. The White House confirmed Saturday that the new measures are aimed at stopping the illegal flow of fentanyl and migrants into the United States.
🚨 JUST IN: Canada is planning to target REPUBLICAN states in retaliation for Trump’s tariffs, per NYT
Bring it, Justin Trudeau. You’re about to learn the definition of FAFO.
President Trump’s going to make an example out of you. pic.twitter.com/0sONdCcdIl
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) February 1, 2025
The tariffs, which will take effect Tuesday, include a 25% duty on imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on goods from China. Canadian energy resources will be subject to a lower 10% tariff. White House spokesman Harrison Fields announced on X, “Tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China are SIGNED!”
If you facilitate the death of Americans, you will face consequences.
🇨🇳CHINA – (1) Makes the chemicals for the fentanyl that kills Americans, (2) They received a 10% TARIFF.
🇲🇽MEXICO – (1) Turns the Chinese chemicals into the fentanyl that kills Americans, (2) The border where… pic.twitter.com/Tnd2p9LoMf
— Byron Donalds (@ByronDonalds) February 1, 2025
Administration officials emphasized that these tariffs will remain in place until a reduction in illegal immigration and fentanyl trafficking is achieved. The orders include a provision allowing the U.S. to increase tariffs further if any of the targeted nations retaliate with their own trade restrictions.
Why is President Trump placing massive tariffs on the European Union???
Well, because even the European Central Bank President couldn't dispute the fact that they have been ripping the United States off for decades.
TARIFF. THEM. ALL.
pic.twitter.com/a332tGIMjm— George (@BehizyTweets) January 31, 2025
Canada and Mexico have signaled they may impose their own tariffs in response. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned of economic consequences and said his government is preparing countermeasures. A White House statement accused Canada of failing to properly cooperate with U.S. law enforcement in addressing fentanyl and border security issues.
Once again @dbongino hits the mark. If President Trump can get the income tax replaced with tariffs the economy will explode. pic.twitter.com/zQUpHyVm66
— Sadie (@Sadie_NC) February 1, 2025
The executive orders were issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and the National Emergencies Act, which allow the president to take broad economic action in response to threats. The White House framed the move as necessary to protect Americans, citing the role of fentanyl and criminal organizations in the ongoing crisis.
Reporter: “Is there anything China, Canada, and Mexico can do tonight to forestall your implementation of tariffs tomorrow?”
Donald Trump “No. Nothing.”
Trump is the strongest leader the United States has ever had. pic.twitter.com/NgGWuq7eAk
— Wall Street Apes (@WallStreetApes) February 1, 2025
Trump has also indicated he may introduce tariffs on the European Union in the future. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Friday that Canada, Mexico, and China have not yet taken steps that would result in the tariffs being lifted.
🚨 BREAKING: After it came out that Canada plans to target red states with tariffs in response to Trump, TEXAS Governor Greg Abbott has responded.
"Careful Trudeau. The Texas economy is larger than Canada’s. And we’re not afraid to use it." pic.twitter.com/uM7WG6QWjv
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) February 2, 2025
I don't blame Trump for the tariffs.
I blame our government.
— Zachary Tisdale 🇨🇦 (@ztisdale) February 1, 2025
I want to remind Canadians not to Hate the US for these Tariffs;
If you must hate:
Hate Trudeau & the establishment that refuses to unseat him & hold an election
Hate Legacy Media for defending Trudeau instead of investigating him
Hate the collapse of our parliament
SOS 🇨🇦
— BC Perspective 🍁 (@bc_perspective) January 31, 2025