U.S.-Mexico Tariff Imposition Postponed for One Month… Talks with Trudeau Underway

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The U.S. and Mexico agree to security measures while postponing tariffs for one month

The United States has agreed to postpone the imposition of a 25% tariff on Mexican imports for one month following a significant diplomatic discussion between U.S. President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. The announcement, made on February 3 (local time), marks a temporary truce amid rising trade tensions between the two countries.

Security Measures Strengthened at the Border

President Trump revealed on Truth Social that he had a "very friendly conversation" with President Sheinbaum, during which Mexico agreed to deploy 10,000 national guards to its northern border. This deployment aims to combat the influx of fentanyl and illegal immigrants into the U.S.

"We have agreed to suspend the proposed tariffs for one month while our high-level officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Besent, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, negotiate with senior representatives from Mexico," said Trump.

President Sheinbaum confirmed the agreement on X (formerly Twitter), emphasizing Mexico's commitment to curbing drug trafficking, particularly fentanyl, at the border.

"We will immediately strengthen the presence of national guards at the northern border," Sheinbaum stated. "In return, the U.S. has pledged efforts to prevent the illegal flow of high-performance weapons into Mexico."

Sheinbaum further mentioned that Mexico initiated the proposal for tariff suspension and expressed confidence in achieving progress within the month.

Ongoing Trade Disputes with Canada and China

The tariff issue arose when President Trump signed executive orders imposing a 25% tariff on all imports from Mexico and Canada (with a 10% tariff on energy products) and a 10% additional tariff on Chinese imports. These measures were set to take effect on February 4.

In response, Mexico, Canada, and China announced plans for retaliatory actions. Canada mentioned a potential 25% tariff on U.S. goods worth CAD 155 billion, while Mexico prepared a "Plan B" involving tariff and non-tariff measures. China indicated it would file a complaint against the U.S. with the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Diplomatic Talks with Canada

The resolution between the U.S. and Mexico has shifted attention to ongoing talks between the U.S. and Canada. President Trump recently held a phone conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

On Truth Social, Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Canada's trade policies, stating, "Canada doesn't even allow U.S. banks to operate freely there. There are many things like this — why is that?"

He framed the situation as part of a broader "drug war," noting that "hundreds of thousands of Americans have died due to drugs pouring in through the borders with Mexico and Canada."

Trump confirmed plans for another call with Trudeau at 3 p.m. (local time) on February 4.

Negotiations to Continue Amid Security Concerns

Both the U.S. and Mexico have agreed to continue high-level discussions over the next month, focusing on security, migration, and trade.

Sheinbaum emphasized that migration remains a key issue in these talks. While the specifics of future meetings are yet to be finalized, both nations are committed to maintaining open communication.

The temporary suspension of tariffs provides a critical window for diplomatic negotiations to achieve sustainable solutions on trade and security issues, with significant implications for North American economic stability and bilateral relations.

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