WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump has paused tariffs on Mexico after striking a deal with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to deploy 10,000 National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border in an effort to curb illegal migration and fentanyl trafficking.
The agreement, reached Monday, delays Trump’s planned 25% tariff on Mexican imports for one month.
Sheinbaum pledged to reinforce the border immediately, sending troops to prevent the flow of drugs and migrants into the United States.
“It was a very friendly conversation wherein she agreed to immediately supply 10,000 Mexican Soldiers on the Border separating Mexico and the United States,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
“These soldiers will be specifically designated to stop the flow of fentanyl and illegal migrants into our Country.“
Sheinbaum described the discussion as “very respectful” and said she anticipates “good results” from the cooperation. Additionally, the U.S. will work with Mexico to prevent firearms trafficking into the South.
During the tariff delay period, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bassent, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will engage in negotiations with Mexican officials to seek a long-term agreement.
While Mexico has secured a temporary reprieve, Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canada and an additional 10% on China are still set to take effect Tuesday via an executive order.
Before a scheduled call with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Trump accused Canada of unfair trade practices.
In response, Trudeau announced that Canada will impose retaliatory 25% tariffs on U.S. goods.
A senior Canadian official doubted that a short-term deal between the two nations, unlike the agreement with Mexico, would materialise.
Trump is using tariffs as economic pressure on Mexico, Canada, and China to enforce stricter controls on migration and fentanyl trafficking into the United States.
He insists that the tariffs will not raise prices for Americans, claiming that foreign countries will bear the cost—an unproven claim.
