U.S. tariffs against Canada could come in two steps, with the first blow coming as early as Saturday if Ottawa can't show it has shut its borders to illegal immigration

Mr. Trump and the White House have repeatedly said they intend to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico on Saturday, prompting a renewed effort by the Canadian government to seek relief that included a multiday visit to Washington by Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly, who met Wednesday with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

President Donald Trump's commerce secretary nominee Howard Lutnick said at his U.S. Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday (January 29) that Canada and Mexico can avoid looming tariffs if they act swiftly stop the flow of fentanyl into the U.