Trump Pauses Tariffs on Mexico and Canada for 30 Days Amid Border Security Negotiations

President Donald Trump announced Monday that he will pause planned tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for 30 days, as both nations take steps to address his concerns over illegal immigration and drug trafficking. The decision follows a tense few days of economic uncertainty, with investors, businesses, and political leaders fearing an imminent North American trade war. Trump confirmed the temporary halt in a social media post, stating:

“I am very pleased with this initial outcome, and the Tariffs announced on Saturday will be paused for a 30-day period to see whether or not a final Economic deal with Canada can be structured. FAIRNESS FOR ALL!”

The pause follows separate agreements with Mexico and Canada, as both countries seek to avoid the economic strain of U.S. import tariffs. However, the 10% tariff on Chinese imports remains on schedule to take effect Tuesday, with Trump planning a call with Chinese President Xi Jinping in the coming days.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Trump agreed to halt tariffs for a month after what Trump described as a “very friendly conversation.” In return, Mexico has pledged to deploy 10,000 National Guard troops to its northern border.

“I look forward to participating in those negotiations, with President Sheinbaum, as we attempt to achieve a ‘deal’ between our two countries,” Trump said.

Sheinbaum also announced that the U.S. has committed to working on preventing high-powered weapons from being trafficked into Mexico, though Trump did not confirm that detail in his statement.

Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that his government would take additional steps to address U.S. concerns, including appointing a fentanyl czar, designating Mexican cartels as terrorist groups, and launching a Canada-U.S. Joint Strike Force to combat organized crime and drug trafficking. Trudeau confirmed the agreement on social media, stating that the pause would allow the U.S. and Canada to “work together” on border security and trade concerns.

Although the immediate risk of a trade war has been postponed, uncertainty remains about the future of global trade policies under Trump. The president has hinted that tariffs on the European Union could be next, and more import taxes on China may follow if negotiations with Xi fail. Trump emphasized his belief that tariffs are a powerful economic tool to pressure other nations into compliance.

“Tariffs are very powerful both economically and in getting everything else you want,” Trump told reporters. “Nobody can compete with us because we’re the pot of gold.”

Stock markets reacted cautiously to the news, with some losses reflecting uncertainty over how long the tariff pause will last. Businesses are still bracing for potential long-term disruptions in supply chains, particularly for key imports from Mexico and Canada.

Over the next 30 days, Trump has tasked his administration with negotiating long-term trade deals with Mexico and Canada. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Commerce Secretary nominee Howard Lutnick will lead the discussions with high-level officials from both nations. While the pause offers a reprieve, Trump has not ruled out reinstating tariffs if he is unsatisfied with the progress. The next month will be crucial in determining whether the U.S., Mexico, and Canada can reach a sustainable agreement or whether the threat of a trade war resurfaces. For now, North America has a temporary economic truce—but the clock is ticking.

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