Trump says he's thinking of 25% tariffs on Mexico, Canada
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FILE PHOTO: A production line of stainless wire is seen at TIM Trefilados Inoxidables de Mexico, which exports manufactured stainless steel wire, aluminum, nickel alloys and solders to the U.S. for diverse business, including aerospace and automotive indu
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said he was thinking of imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico because they were allowing many people to cross the border as well as fentanyl.
He said the action could come on Feb. 1.
He said he had spoken with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
(This story has been corrected to remove the reference to Monday in paragraph 3)
(Reporting by Jeff Mason, writing by Andrea Shalal; Editing by Lisa Shumaker)
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