Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump justified the tariffs as a response to what he described as excessive migration, drug trafficking, and unfair trade practices. While he suggested the tariff rate could rise further,

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.

Trump said his decision will be based on whether the price of oil charged by the two trading partners is fair, although the basis of his threatened tariffs pertains to stopping illegal immigration