US tariffs on Mexico to be paused for a month, Donald Trump confirms
US tariffs on Mexico to be paused for a month, Donald Trump confirms
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US President Donald Trump will pause new tariffs on Mexico for one month after Mexico agreed to reinforce its northern border to stem the flow of illegal drugs. The White House confirmed that an extra 10,000 National Guard members would be deployed to Mexico’s border to halt the flow of drugs such as fentanyl, which have ravaged American communities. Both countries will use the pause to engage in further negotiations, Mr Trump said.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the agreement also includes a US commitment to act to prevent trafficking of high-powered weapons to Mexico. The two leaders spoke by phone on Monday, just hours before US tariffs on Mexico, China and Canada were set to take effect. Mr Trump said on Monday he had spoken with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and would do so again at 8pm UK time. Both Canada and Mexico have announced retaliatory tariffs of their own.
