President Donald Trump has agreed to postpone US tariffs on Mexico for one month following an agreement that focuses on bolstering border security. Mexico will deploy 10,000 National Guard members to its northern border to curb the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, while the US committed to addressing the trafficking of high-powered weapons to Mexico. The deal averted the imposition of tariffs that were scheduled to take effect on Monday.
Donald Trump has agreed to delay US tariffs on Mexico for a month after a winning concessions on the US-Mexican border in a last ditch deal. Mexico agreed to reinforce its northern border with 10,000 National Guard members to stem the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, Mr Trump said.The agreement also includes a US commitment to act to prevent trafficking of high-powered weapons to Mexico, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on X.
“I just spoke with President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico,” he said.“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.”The soldiers will specifically focus on the flow of the deadly drug Fentanyl, and illegal migrants into the US.He confirmed that the anticipated tariffs will be ‘immediately paused’ for one month, during which the countries will negotiate on trade and security.
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