Trump has repeatedly insisted that tariffs are coming on Canada and Mexico, despite both countries seeking to address his stated concerns about illegal border crossings and the smuggling of fentanyl. But the Republican president is also motivated by the idea that tariffs would force other countries to “respect” the United States.

Shortly after last November’s election, Trump threatened China, Mexico, and Canada with 10% and 25% tariffs, respectively.

US President Donald Trump has announced that he will carry out his threat to impose a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico as soon as this Saturday, February 1. The reasons he cited for his decision were the influx of fentanyl and a large trade deficit,