White House says that 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, and 10% tariffs on China will start Feb 1

President Donald Trump will proceed with new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China starting Saturday, the White House confirmed, maintaining his February 1 deadline for the measures, which could have significant economic repercussions.

"I can confirm that the February 1 deadline set by President Trump in a statement several weeks ago remains in place," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced during a briefing on Friday.

She specified that the tariffs would include a 25% duty on imports from Mexico and Canada, as well as a 10% tariff on China. The latter, she stated, was in response to "illegal fentanyl they have sourced and allowed to flow into our country, resulting in the deaths of tens of millions of Americans."

"These are promises made and promises kept by the president," Leavitt added.

She declined to provide further details on the scope of the tariffs, including whether they would apply to oil imports or if any exemptions would be included.