The U.S. tariffs on goods imported from Mexico and Canada will not be affected by the 90-day pause on tariffs announced by President Donald Trump on Wednesday, a White House official said. The United States' 25% tariff on goods it imports from Mexico and Canada that are not covered under the region's USMCA trade pact remains in effect,

President Donald Trump’s sudden change to tariff policy on Wednesday won’t affect the rates that currently apply Canadian and Mexican products, according to a White House official.

The White House is now negotiating trade deals with dozens of countries after President Donald Trump paused the worst of his sweeping tariffs for 90 days, with foreign countries suggesting the pause will give them breathing room as they seek to reach deals with the Trump administration.

Ottawa says it has started a 25% tax on some vehicle imports from the US, retaliating against American measures.

Mark Carney, a former central banker, also called on “like-minded countries” to form a new trading order without the United States.

The Canadian government announced 25% retaliatory tariffs on U.S.-built vehicles, escalating the trade standoff.