Washington DC/IBNS, Feb. 2 -- US President Donald Trump Saturday ordered 25 percent tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and 10 percent on goods from China, citing a "major threat" by "illegal aliens".

The move has triggered strong retaliation from Ottawa and Mexico City.

Donald Trump signed three separate executive orders on the tariffs which have the potential to trigger a new trade war.

While Canadian and Mexican exports to the US will face a 25 percent tariff, the White House said energy resources from Ottawa will have a lower 10 percent levy "until the crisis is alleviated".

"The Biden Administration's policies have fueled the worst border crisis in U.S. history. More than 10 million illegal aliens attempted to enter the Unite...