US President Donald Trump said Monday that tariffs he unveiled on Canada and Mexico are moving forward as planned, addressing reporters after meeting with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, who urged “fair competition” in trade.<\/p>\n
The two leaders’ talks, which focused on the conflict in Ukraine, come as Trump threatens allies and adversaries alike with fresh tariffs, sparking a flurry of negotiations.<\/p>\n
Shortly after taking office, Trump announced duties of up to 25 percent on Canadian and Mexican imports, citing illegal immigration and the flow of deadly fentanyl.<\/p>\n
But he issued a last-minute halt to the levies for a month as talks continued.<\/p>\n
The pause ends next Tuesday, and all eyes are on whether the North American neighbors can come to deals to avert their implementation — which would snarl supply chains in key sectors such as auto manufacturing.<\/p>\n
“The tariffs are going forward on time, on schedule,” Trump told a press conference on Monday.<\/p>\n
Trump’s update came after Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said earlier Monday that talks with Washington would continue this week to avoid the sweeping levies.<\/p>\n