Reports that Canada and Mexico are set to be slapped with tariffs next week may be premature. The White House has clarified that North America-wide tariffs are not a done deal, as many news headlines suggested following remarks Monday by U.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to impose sweeping 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian trade products is moving ahead as scheduled on March 4, but a White House official says that could change ‘pending ongoing negotiations.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to hit Canada and Mexico with devastating duties is set to take effect next week — but a White House official confirmed on background that the tariff plans could change through negotiations.