US President Donald Trump has agreed to temporarily suspend the planned tariffs on Mexican goods for a month. This decision came after a meeting with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday (local time).
As part of the agreement, Mexico has committed to sending 10,000 soldiers to the US-Mexico border to tackle fentanyl trafficking and illegal immigration. Meanwhile, officials from both countries will begin negotiations.
Trump shared the update on social media, stating, “I had a very friendly conversation with President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico. She agreed to immediately deploy 10,000 Mexican soldiers at the border to stop fentanyl and illegal migration into our country.” He added that the two leaders had agreed to pause the expected tariffs for one month while discussions continue.
The US President further explained that the negotiations would be led by key officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, along with high-ranking representatives from Mexico. Trump expressed his anticipation of participating in these talks alongside President Sheinbaum.
In response, President Sheinbaum confirmed the positive nature of the conversation, highlighting mutual respect for the sovereignty of both nations. She wrote, “We had a productive discussion with President Trump, and through respect for our relationship, we reached agreements. Mexico will reinforce its northern border with 10,000 National Guard members to combat drug trafficking, particularly fentanyl. The United States will assist in preventing the flow of high-powered weapons into Mexico.”
She also confirmed that the suspension of tariffs would be effective for one month, allowing time for ongoing negotiations on security and trade.
This agreement is critical for Mexico, as 80% of its exports are directed to the US. The potential 25% tariffs on goods such as cars, avocados, fruit, and beer could have significantly impacted Mexico’s economy.
Trump had previously announced plans to impose a 25% additional tariff on imports from Mexico, citing concerns over illegal immigration and the flow of fentanyl and other drugs. The move was seen as an effort to hold both Mexico and China accountable for their commitments to address these issues.
