President Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Canada over drug trafficking, equating it with Mexico. U.S. government reports do not support the claim.

Days before tariffs that have the potential to cripple Canada's economy are expected to come into effect, Canadian politicians are pushing the message that the country is cracking down on one of U.S.

While the announcement of tariffs may roil financial markets and strain the US relationship with its top two trading partners, offering a 28-day window before implementation and a process for exemptions would suggest a more careful approach by the Trump administration.

The White House says President Donald Trump will put in place 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% tariffs on goods from China effective on Saturday, The White House on Friday provided no word on whether there would be any exemptions to the measures that could result in swift price increases to U.

The U.S. will impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, along with 10% on China, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said on Friday, but she declined to say whether there will be exemptions.

President Donald Trump will move forward with new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China on Saturday, the White House said, affirming he would stick to his February 1 deadline for the new duties that could have widespread effects on the economy.