The 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports from Mexico ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump "is not justified" because the U.S. runs a steel and aluminum trade surplus with Mexico, Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Tuesday.

Trump threatened Canadians with 25% tariffs on their products before granting them a one-month reprieve after a call with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who, in exchange, promised measures to contain human and fentanyl trafficking at the border.

President Donald Trump signed an order Monday imposing global tariffs of 25% on all steel and aluminum imports, likely pleasing domestic steelmakers but hurting allies like Canada and Mexico.