President Donald Trump said tariffs scheduled to hit Canada and Mexico next month were “on time” and “moving along very rapidly” following an initial delay, even as a US official cautioned the schedule could be less certain.

President Donald Trump says his tariffs on Canada and Mexico are starting next month. The comment Monday indicates the end of a monthlong suspension on planned import taxes that could potentially hurt growth and worsen inflation.

President Donald Trump, asked on Monday whether tariffs would be placed on Canadian and Mexican goods when the deadline for a pause on such action arrives next week, reiterated his view that the United States had been mistreated by its neighbors and allies.

Canada and Mexico tariffs will come into force next week, Donald Trump has announced...

El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, dijo que esperaba que los aranceles previstos para Canadá y México entraran en vigor el mes que viene, tras un retraso inicial para dar más tiempo a los países para abordar sus preocupaciones sobre la seguridad fronteriza.

President Donald Trump said sweeping tariffs on Canada and Mexico "will go forward" when a month-long delay on their implementation expires next week.

But following the remarks, a US official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the fate of the special 25% levy on Canada and Mexico — tied to border security demands — was still to be determined.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump said on Monday that tariffs he unveiled on Canada and Mexico are moving forward as planned, addressing reporters after meeting with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, who urged “fair competition” in trade.