Trump says US will impose tariffs on ‘external’ agricultural goods from April

On Tuesday, Trump has said the US will impose a 25% tariff on Canada and Mexico and an additional 10% tariff on China, on top of the 10% tariff already introduced last month.

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Updated: March 4, 2025 01:19 AM IST

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US president Trump claims his administration will introduce tariffs on farm products starting in April

US president claims his administration will introduce tariffs on farm products starting in April (AP)

US Presisdent Donald Trump on Monday announced to impose tariffs on overseas agricultural goods within weeks, as the White House considers whether to follow through on a threat to impose steep duties on Canada and Mexico from Tuesday.

The US president claimed his administration would introduce tariffs on farm products from 2 April.

However, previous deadlines—including plans to hit Canada and Mexico with tariffs in January and then February—have been postponed amid warnings from economists and businesses.

“To the Great Farmers of the United States: Get ready to start making a lot of agricultural product to be sold INSIDE of the United States,” Trump wrote on Truth Social on Monday. “Tariffs will go on external product on April 2nd. Have fun!”

On Tuesday, Trump has said the US will impose a 25% tariff on Canada and Mexico and an additional 10% tariff on China, on top of the 10% tariff already introduced last month.

He has insisted these duties “will, indeed, go into effect, as scheduled” until the fentanyl crisis “stops, or is seriously limited”.

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