Trump puts Mexico tariffs on hold 1 month : NPR

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum mentioned that following a telephone name with President Trump Monday morning, the U.S. has agreed to place deliberate tariffs on Mexico on maintain for a month. The White Home confirmed the transfer.

In a put up on X, she mentioned: “The tariffs are on pause for one month from now.” Sheinbaum mentioned her authorities had agreed to ship 10,000 nationwide guard troops to the border to stop drug trafficking, particularly fentanyl. And the U.S. will work to cease weapons trafficking to Mexico, she added.

Posting on his Fact Social Platform, Trump mentioned the 2 leaders had a “very pleasant dialog,” and reiterated the troop dedication to securing the border with the U.S. that Sheinbaum introduced.

Over the weekend, Trump had mentioned {that a} 25% import tax on items from Mexico and Canada, alongside 10% tariffs on items from China, would go into impact on Tuesday. Trump mentioned he will likely be talking to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Monday afternoon.

Mexico has been warning {that a} tariff struggle between the 2 international locations would have enormous results, not only for U.S. customers, but additionally for American firms manufacturing in Mexico.

The most important exporter in Mexico, for instance, is the U.S. automotive firm Basic Motors. Mexico is the No. 1 supplier of automobiles and automotive components for the US. It is the most important supplier of TV and pc screens and one out of each three fridges within the U.S. comes from Mexico.

Trump mentioned negotiations with Mexico would proceed, led on the U.S. aspect by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. 

“I look ahead to taking part in these negotiations, with President Sheinbaum, as we try to realize a ‘deal’ between our international locations,” he mentioned on social media.