PANews reported on February 2 that according to CCTV News, on February 1 local time, the US government announced that it would impose a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico.

US President Trump signed a tariff order on the same day, imposing an additional 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on energy resources from Canada. The tariffs are tentatively scheduled to take effect on the 4th. The White House said that if the US tariffs are retaliated, the US may increase the tariffs.

In addition, according to Xinhua News Agency, the White House said on the same day that the United States will impose a 10% tariff on all goods imported from China on top of the existing tariffs. Trump said this is consistent with the "protectionist measures" he supports.