US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States will impose 35% duties on imports from Canada next month and planning to impose a 15% or 20% general duties on most of the other commercial partners, Reuters notes.

In a letter published on the Truth Social Social Network platform, Trump said the new duty would come into force on August 1st and would increase if Canada reverses.

10% increase in duties

In a post on X late on Thursday night, Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney said his government would continue to defend the dealers and businesses in negotiations with the US.

The 35% duty is up 10% from the current 25% initially set by Trump for Canada and is a blow to Carney, who sought a trade agreement with Washington.

An exception to the goods covered by the US -Mexico -Canada Agreement (USMCA) for trade is expected to remain in force, while 10% for energy and fertilizers are also not going to change, though Trump has not made a final decision on these issues, he said.

Trump protested in his letter about what he mentioned as a flow of Fentanyl from Canada, as well as the country’s tariff and non -tariff trade barriers affecting US dairy producers. He pointed out that the trade deficit is a threat to the American economy and national security.

“If Canada works with me to stop the Fentanyl flow, we will probably consider an adaptation,” Trump wrote.

Canadian officials argue that a minimal amount of fentanyl comes from Canada and have taken measures to strengthen the border.

“Canada has made progress in the battle against the scourge of Fentanyl in North America. We are committed to continuing to work with the United States to save lives and protect communities in both countries, “Carney said in a post on X late Tuesday.

15% or 20% duties

Trump has expanded his trade war in recent days, setting new duties in a number of countries, including Japan and South Korea, along with the 50% overall duty on copper.

In an interview with NBC News published on Thursday, Trump said that trade partners who have not yet received letters would probably face general duties.

“Not everyone needs to receive a letter. You know that. We are just defining our duties, “Trump said in the interview.

“We will simply say that all other countries will pay, either 15% or 20%. We will arrange this now, “Trump said, according to the network.