White House says Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China will come Saturday. No word on exemptions (copy)

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

45% : Trump has previously stated a 10% tariff on Chinese imports would be on top of other import taxes charged on products from the country.
41% : Trump had been threatening the tariffs to ensure greater cooperation from the countries on stopping illegal immigration and the smuggling of chemicals used for fentanyl, but he has also pledged to use tariffs to boost domestic manufacturing and raise revenues for the federal government.
35% : Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday that Canada is ready is a respond if Trump goes ahead with the tariffs, but he did not give details.
28% : The tariffs carry both political and economic risks for Trump, who is just two weeks into his second term.
25% : Trump had said he was weighing issuing an exemption for Canadian and Mexican oil imports, but Leavitt said she had no information to share on the president's decision on any potential carveouts.

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