U.S. tariffs on Mexico have been temporarily suspended for one month, as announced by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum in a post on X following her conversation with President Donald Trump. Trump subsequently confirmed this development in his own social media update.
Sheinbaum indicated that Mexico has committed to deploying 10,000 National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border “immediately.” Additionally, she mentioned that the U.S. has agreed to take measures to prevent the trafficking of high-powered weapons into Mexico.
While Trump did not address the issue of weapon trafficking, he did confirm the deployment of the 10,000 Mexican troops to the border, emphasizing the need to curb the influx of fentanyl and illegal migrants into the United States.
In contrast, tariffs on Canada remain unchanged, although Trump is anticipated to engage in discussions with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at 3 p.m. ET.
Trump stated that Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Howard Lutnick, who is awaiting confirmation as commerce secretary, will negotiate with Mexican officials over the next month to establish a permanent agreement.
“He emphasized the trade deficit that the U.S. has with Mexico. I clarified that it is not a deficit, but rather a partnership that enhances our competitiveness against China and other nations,” Sheinbaum remarked.
“I urged him to collaborate,” she added, noting that Trump has agreed to form a working group.
Trump had informed reporters that he would be speaking with both Sheinbaum and Trudeau on Monday before implementing import tariffs on their goods. The U.S. president is expected to sign executive orders on Tuesday that would impose 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada, as well as 10% tariffs on those from China, according to the White House.
Trump informed reporters that he would engage in discussions on Monday with Sheinbaum and Trudeau before implementing import tariffs on their products. The U.S. president was anticipated to sign executive orders on Tuesday, establishing 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada, as well as 10% tariffs on those from China, according to the White House.
In a video shared on social media on Sunday, Sheinbaum stated that her administration was advocating for “reason and law” among both individuals and nations.
“This 25% tariff measure will have repercussions for both countries, but it poses significant challenges for the U.S. economy,” she remarked, “as it will increase the costs of all products exported from Mexico to the U.S. by 25%.”
Trudeau addressed the proposed tariffs on Saturday evening, declaring that Canada would impose 25% tariffs on U.S. goods valued at 155 billion Canadian dollars, approximately $107 billion. The prime minister noted that he has not communicated with Trump since his inauguration.
Sheinbaum, who assumed office in June, provided limited information regarding her government’s “Plan B” in response to the tariffs.
She directed her economic secretary to “execute Plan B that we have been developing, which encompasses both tariff and non-tariff measures to protect Mexico’s interests,” she stated in a message translated by ABC News.
Additionally, she reminded the White House that the existing free trade agreements between the U.S. and Mexico have been in effect for nearly thirty years.
“The most recent free trade agreement was signed by President López Obrador and President Trump himself,” she noted.
Trump, in remarks made on Sunday, expressed that he was not worried about the potential consequences of imposing tariffs on close trading partners.