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Trump pauses new tariffs on Mexican, Canadian exports


04 February 2025  

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WASHINGTON DC: U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday paused new 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods exported to the United States for a month after speaking with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Sheinbaum said she would dispatch 10,000 National Guard troops to try to curb the flow of the deadly opioid fentanyl into the U.S.

“Mexico will reinforce the northern border … to stop drug trafficking from Mexico to the United States, in particular fentanyl,” Sheinbaum posted on X after talking with Trump.

“The United States commits to work to stop the trafficking of high-powered weapons to Mexico.”

The Mexican leader added that the two countries would continue talks on security and trade and that “the tariffs are put on pause for a month from now.”

Trudeau said Canada would deploy new technology and personnel along its border with the United States to stop the flow of fentanyl.

“I just had a good call with President Trump,” Trudeau said on X. “Proposed tariffs will be paused for at least 30 days while we work together.”

There was no immediate confirmation from the White House, but Trump told reporters that a phone call with Trudeau went “very well.”

Later, Trump said on his Truth Social platform, “These soldiers will be specifically designated to stop the flow of fentanyl, and illegal migrants into our Country.”

(VOA)

Publish Date : 04 February 2025 09:16 AM

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