AdvertisementAdvertisementUS President Donald Trump hosts his first cabinet meeting, Washington, DC, US, Feb 26, 2025. (Photo: REUTERS/Brian Snyder)27 Feb 2025 10:57PM Bookmark Bookmark WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedInRead a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Thursday (Feb 27) that he would impose an added 10 per cent tariff on Chinese imports while moving ahead with levies on Canada and Mexico next week, citing "unacceptable" fentanyl smuggling.Trump had announced - then halted - sweeping 25 per cent levies on Canadian and Mexican imports this month over illegal immigration and deadly fentanyl, with Canadian energy to face a lower rate.But the month-long pause ends next Tuesday.Following reporters' questions on whether he planned to proceed on the tariffs next week, Trump wrote on social media Thursday that until the problem of fentanyl stops "or is seriously limited," proposed levies will happen as scheduled."China will likewise be charged an additional 10 percent Tariff on that date," he added.He did not give further details on how the move interacts with an earlier levy he imposed on Chinese imports over Beijing's alleged role in the fentanyl supply chain, or how negotiations with China were proceeding.Trump added on Truth Social that an Apr 2 date for so-called reciprocal tariffs "will remain in full force and effect."These levies will be tailored to each US trading partner, with details to come after government agencies complete studies that Trump has called for on trade issues.Source: AFP/fhSign up for our newslettersGet our pick of top stories and thought-provoking articles in your inboxSubscribe hereGet the CNA appStay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best storiesDownload hereGet WhatsApp alertsJoin our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat appJoin hereAlso worth readingContent is loading...Expand to read the full storyGet bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST