Canada and Mexico are expected to intensify efforts this week to avoid punishing 25% tariffs on their exports to the U.S. in talks to persuade President Donald Trump's administration that their steps to increase border security and curb fentanyl trafficking are working ahead of a March 4 deadline.

Canada and Mexico are expected to step up efforts this week to avoid 25% tariffs on their exports to the US by persuading President Donald Trump’s administration that their steps to increase border security and curb fentanyl trafficking are working ahead of a March 4 deadline.

President Trump announced a 25% tariff on nearly all imports from Mexico and Canada on Feb. 1, but then put them on hold until March 4, using the threat as

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S President Donald Trump spoke on Saturday, discussing the war in Ukraine and efforts to combat the illegal fentanyl trade, Trudeau's office said in a statement.

Washington on Monday, saying he will present "proposals for action" to counter the "Russian threat" in Europe and ensure peace in Ukraine. Macron is hoping to persuade Trump when the two leaders meet on the third anniversary of the war in Ukraine to include European leaders in talks between Russia and the United States.