Trump Invokes IEEPA for 10% Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China

President Trump signed executive orders invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose 10% tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, citing drug trafficking and border security emergencies. The tariffs took effect February 4, 2025, triggering immediate diplomatic protests from all three trading partners. Canada and Mexico threatened retaliatory measures on U.S. exports; China filed a WTO complaint within 48 hours.