President Donald Trump says he is looking at Feb.1 as the day he plans to slap Canada and Mexico with 25 percent across-the-board tariffs.
Trump made the statement while signing executive orders at the White House Monday night, citing the the migration of people and fentanyl crossing the borders.
The date comes after Trump officials, speaking anonymously, suggested to reporters that the Republican president would only sign a memorandum telling federal agencies to study trade issues, including alleged unfair trade and currency practices by Canada, Mexico and China.
In his inauguration speech earlier Monday, Trump did not mention Canada but said he was going to overhaul the trade system to protect American workers and families….