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.

To better understand the implications of Trump’s early actions, we spoke with WOLA experts John Walsh and Stephanie Brewer. In this conversation, they break down the latest on Trump’s proposed tariffs,

Shortly after taking office, Trump announced duties of up to 25% on Canadian and Mexican imports, citing illegal immigration and the flow of deadly fentanyl.