Trump has justified tariffs on goods from Canada, the top U.S. export market, by accusing it of failing to stop the cross-border flow of fentanyl, even though U.S. government data shows Canada accounts for only 1% of the fentanyl that enters the United States.

The US will hit scores of nations across the world with steep tariffs starting from August 7. Trump also raised duties on Canada from 25% to 35%, with those levies coming into effect on Friday. DW has the latest.

President Trump's tariffs order for countries yet to strike a trade deal with the U.S. went into effect just after midnight on Friday, though most levies aren't due to start until Aug. 7. Why it matters: While countries like Mexico struck trade deal extensions ahead of Trump's deadline,