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However, a White House official on a call with the press added some nuance to that argument: About 50% of imports from Mexico and 36% of imports from Canada are covered under the agreement, the official said, but many more items – such as avocados – are generally not covered because of the high cost of of compliance. However, those items that technically are not in compliance with USMCA have in effect been treated at customs as if they were, or they weren’t subject to tariffs.

It’s complicated trade policy, and the White House official suggested those goods producers could register to comply with USMCA rules to avoid the 25% tariff for a month. But the official referred the press to the US Trade Representative for more details about which products will maintain the 25% tariff and which won’t once those details become available.