Trump says Mexico and Canada tariffs will go into effect as planned (1 Viewer)

[Politics - CBSNews.com]

Washington — President Trump said Monday that he has decided to move forward with 25% tariffs on nearly all goods imported from Mexico and Canada, after taking a month for aides to negotiate a potential reprieve.

The tariffs go into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, hours before Mr. Trump's first joint address to Congress in the evening. On Monday, a reporter asked the president if there is room left for Canada and Mexico to arrive at a deal before the deadline.

"No room left for Mexico or for Canada, no," Mr. Trump responded. "The tariffs, they're...

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