Trump said his decision will be based on whether the price of oil charged by the two trading partners is fair, although the basis of his threatened tariffs pertains to stopping illegal immigration

Days before tariffs that have the potential to cripple Canada's economy are expected to come into effect, Canadian politicians are pushing the message that the country is cracking down on one of U.S.

US President Donald Trump is likely to impose a 25 per cent tariff on Canada and Mexico, citing reasons like illegal immigration, smuggling of drugs, and the massive subsidies that the US gives to Canada and Mexico.