U.S. President Donald Trump said his team is discussing imposing 10% tariffs on China, which could take effect as early as February 1.

“We are talking about imposing a 10 percent tariff on China because they are shipping fentanyl to Mexico and Canada,” the president told reporters at the White House on Tuesday night.

“The date we are looking at is probably February 1,” he added.

Trump also noted on Tuesday that his team was discussing imposing tariffs of “about 25%” on Mexico and Canada.

He made similar comments a day earlier, noting tax Meetings on Mexico and Canada could take place as early as February.

“We are considering a 25% tax on Mexico and Canada because they allow large numbers of people” to cross the border, he said Monday.

Trump threatened tariffs during 2024 campaign More than 60% About Chinese goods. As recently as November last year, he called for “Extra 10% customs duty“According to a post about China on his social media platform Truth Social.

correct: An earlier version of this story misstated which countries would be subject to the 25% tax. These countries are Mexico and Canada.