Mar 7, 2018 - Economy

White House: tariff "carve-outs for Mexico and Canada" on the table

Haley Britzky

Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said on Wednesday that there are "potential carve-outs for Mexico and Canada based on national security," regarding the tariffs announced by President Trump.

Why it matters: The tariffs announced on steel and aluminum have been a controversial topic, getting backlash abroad and at home. Sanders said Trump "will sign something by the end of the week."

Sanders said the White House "sounds like a very functioning place of business to me," despite historic turnover, and top economic advisor Gary Cohn planning to resign soon.

She said the White House isn't "closing the door" on on the possibility of Cohn being brought back by the administration in another capacity.

The White House buckled down on denying the allegations from Stormy Daniels, who is suing Trump. Sanders said Trump had "no knowledge of any payments" to Daniels.
Sanders confirmed Trump will be traveling to California next week, for the first time of his presidency.

Go deeper: The administration is suing California over sanctuary laws.

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White House: tariff "carve-outs for Mexico and Canada" on the table

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