Trump says Canada and Mexico cannot avert tariffs, hikes China levy
Tuesday, 4 March 2025 () Washington (AFP) Mar 4, 2025
US President Donald Trump shut down hopes Monday of an eleventh-hour deal with Canada and Mexico to avert sweeping tariffs, while signing an order to further hike duties on China. Trump had unveiled - and then paused - blanket tariffs on imports from major trading partners Canada and Mexico in February, accusing them of failing to stop illegal immigration and drug trafficking. The halt
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