President Donald Trump confirmed Monday that his new 25% tariffs on all Canadian and Mexican goods will “go forward” on March 4. The president ordered the new tariffs in early February but delayed their implementation for one month after the Canadian and Mexican governments brokered agreements with the White House regarding border security and fentanyl

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that his tariffs on Canada and Mexico are starting next month, ending a monthlong suspension on the planned import taxes that could potentially hurt economic growth and worsen inflation.

Canada and Mexico are expected to intensify efforts this week to avoid punishing 25% tariffs on their exports to the U.S. in talks to persuade President Donald Trump's administration that their steps to increase border security and curb fentanyl trafficking are working ahead of a March 4 deadline.

Gasoline prices are up 29 cents a gallon in Arizona since President Trump took office; prices for produce and other consumer products could spike if he enacts more tariffs on Canada and Mexico, experts say.

US President Donald Trump has announced that tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports will take effect next month, ending a temporary suspension.

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.

Mexico boosted troop levels at the border after President Trump threatened a tariff on all Mexican goods coming into the U.S. Gabe Gutierrez got exclusive access, and takes a look at whether or not the uptick in troops will impact the flow of illegal immigration and fentanyl into the U.

The leaders of Mexico and Canada have been willing to appease U.S. President Donald Trump to avoid tariffs on their products.