President Trump reached emergency agreements with Mexico and Canada to delay imminent tariffs, showcasing his strategy of using tariffs as negotiation tools. Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau revealed a 30-day pause in tariffs as discussions continue over border issues, while Mexican President Sheinbaum agreed to enhance border security and send additional troops. These agreements highlight the depth of U.S.-Mexico-Canada relations, especially given that these countries represent a significant portion of U.S. imports. Meanwhile, tariffs on Chinese goods are still anticipated to proceed as planned, indicating ongoing tensions with China.
President Trump and the leaders of Mexico and Canada struck last-minute deals today to postpone hefty tariffs that the U.S. planned to impose tomorrow on goods from the two countries.
Canada's prime minister, Justin Trudeau, announced this afternoon that Trump had agreed to postpone tariffs against Canada for 30 days as the two countries negotiate a border deal.
The last-minute maneuvering demonstrated Trump's willingness to use tariffs as leverage against America's most important trading partners.
Trump's levies against China are still set to take effect tomorrow. He said he was planning to soon discuss the tariffs with China's leader, Xi Jinping.
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