U.S. officials say the Pentagon will begin deploying as many as 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the southern border in the coming days.

It followed threats by Trump to levy import taxes of 25% on Mexico and Canada, accusing them of allowing undocumented migrants and drugs to come into America. Though he did not mention the US by name, the Vice Premier of China on Tuesday said his country was looking for a "win-win" solution to trade tensions and wanted to expand its imports.

Troops have assisted at the border before and will be limited to support roles unless the administration invokes the Insurrection Act.

Americans buy $900 billion a year in food, cars, TVs, toys, appliances and other goods from Mexico and Canada. The cost of these products could rise if President Trump carries out his threat to apply 25% tariffs.

Commercial trucks head towards the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Pacific Highway Port of Entry from south Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, November 26, 2024. REUTERS/Jennifer Gauthier/File Photo (Reuters) - As U.

The president's pledge to slap 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico could see the prices of goods soar for U.S. consumers.