White House Says China, Mexico, Canada Tariffs to Hit Feb. 1
- Press secretary denies report that Trump would delay levies
- Tariff threats are in retaliation for migrants, illegal drugs
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President Donald Trump intends to move ahead with plans on Saturday to impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada and a 10% levy on China, the White House said, denying a report that he planned to delay the implementation by a month.