There is anxiousness and uncertainty of what exactly the new tariffs will be and how they could impact the economy of El Paso-Juárez Borderland, which relies on trade between the neighboring nations. Mexico is the largest international trading partner for the United States and the state of Texas.

El Paso-area business leaders hoping Trump won't impose 25% tariffs on all Mexican imports, which include goods made by U.S. companies in maquiladoras.

President Donald Trump said he plans to speak Monday with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum before steep new tariffs on U.S. allies and trading partners are scheduled to take effect early Tuesday.