Leavitt implied that there’s not much the impacted parties can do to avoid the duties at this point. “Tariffs are incoming tomorrow…And the reason for that is because both Canada and Mexico have allowed an unprecedented invasion of illegal fentanyl that is killing American citizens—and also illegal immigrants—into our country,” she said.

President Trump will enact 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada starting Saturday, as well as a 10% tariff on China.

The White House confirmed on Friday that tariffs against goods from Canada, Mexico and China will take effect Saturday, as President Trump has threatened. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt told

Trump will impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% on goods from China, following a pledge he made after winning the White House.

Trump had been threatening the tariffs to ensure greater cooperation from the countries on stopping illegal immigration.

Trump reiterated that he planned to put tariffs on Canada and Mexico from Feb. 1 but markets still don’t know the full extent of the levies.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says tariffs would have “disastrous consequences” for the U.S., putting American jobs at risk and causing prices to rise.

The White House press secretary said the tariffs are expected to go into effect on Saturday for goods imported from Mexico, Canada and China.

President Trump has cited illegal flows of fentanyl and migrants as the main reasons for a planned 25% tariff on Mexican goods.

Donald Trump's months-long threats of implementing tariffs on other countries is apparently hours away from becoming a reality. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced at a news conference Friday afternoon,