Trump Pauses Tariffs on Mexico for One Month After Talks with Sheinbaum

The Trump administration’s planned tariffs on Mexico have been put on hold for one month, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced Monday after a phone call with President Donald Trump. The agreement comes as Mexico commits to deploying 10,000 National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border to curb illegal migration and fentanyl trafficking.

Trump confirmed the tariff pause shortly after Sheinbaum’s announcement, stating:

“President Sheinbaum has agreed to send 10,000 troops to the border immediately to stop the flow of fentanyl and illegal migrants into our country.”

While the Mexico tariffs have been temporarily suspended, Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canadian imports remain in place, with a 3 p.m. ET meeting scheduled with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

A Month-Long Reprieve for Mexico

Sheinbaum, who took office in October 2024, described the negotiations as tense but productive. She said Trump had asked how long she wanted the tariff pause to last, to which she replied, “forever.” Trump instead offered a one-month pause.

“He insisted on the commercial deficit that the U.S. has with Mexico. I told him it was not a deficit, that we are commercial partners, and it’s the best way to compete with China,” Sheinbaum said.

The Mexican president also stated that Trump agreed to work toward preventing high-powered weapons from being trafficked into Mexico, though Trump did not confirm this aspect in his own statement.

Next Steps: U.S.-Mexico Trade Talks

Trump announced that Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Commerce Secretary nominee Howard Lutnick will negotiate with Mexican officials over the next month to reach a long-term trade agreement.

The White House had previously stated that Trump planned to sign an executive order on Tuesday imposing 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports and 10% tariffs on Chinese goods. It remains unclear if the pause on Mexico’s tariffs will influence upcoming negotiations with China.

“I will be speaking with China in the next day or two,” Trump told reporters Monday afternoon.

Trudeau Fires Back with Retaliatory Tariffs

In response to Trump’s planned tariffs on Canadian imports, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada would impose 25% tariffs on $107 billion worth of U.S. goods.

Trudeau criticized the U.S. move, saying his government had not spoken with Trump since his second inauguration.

“Canada has been taking advantage of the U.S. for years,” Trump countered on Sunday. “It’s been a one-way street.”

He further accused Canada of blocking U.S. banks and restricting agricultural imports, while allowing unrestricted Canadian exports into the U.S.

Economic and Political Fallout

Sheinbaum warned that Trump’s proposed 25% tariff on Mexican goods would have severe consequences for both economies.

“This measure has serious effects for the U.S. economy, raising the costs of all products exported from Mexico by 25%,” she said.

Despite concerns about rising costs, Trump remains steadfast in his trade policy, arguing that short-term economic pain is necessary to correct long-standing trade imbalances.

“We may have some short-term pain, but the American people understand that we’ve been ripped off by virtually every country,” Trump said. “We have deficits with almost everybody. That’s why we owe $36 trillion.”

As trade tensions escalate, all eyes will be on Trump’s upcoming talks with Trudeau and Chinese officials to see how global markets and trade relationships shift in the coming weeks.

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