Canada and Mexico are expected to intensify efforts this week to avoid punishing 25% tariffs on their exports to the U.S. in talks to persuade President Donald Trump's administration that their steps to increase border security and curb fentanyl trafficking are working ahead of a March 4 deadline.

The 25% tariffs that President Donald Trump has threatened on imports from Mexico and Canada would cause pain in Arizona. Prices on fruits and vegetables, gas and housing would rise and tourism – and the tax revenue it brings – could fall.

The White House published three separate Executive Orders that imposed blanket tariffs on Canadian, Mexican and Chinese imports. The Executive Orders are all similar in scope, with each having a unique justification for imposing the associated tariffs.

Mexico boosted troop levels at the border after President Trump threatened a tariff on all Mexican goods coming into the U.S. Gabe Gutierrez got exclusive access, and takes a look at whether or not the uptick in troops will impact the flow of illegal immigration and fentanyl into the U.

The leaders of Mexico and Canada have been willing to appease U.S. President Donald Trump to avoid tariffs on their products.