Donald Trump and Claudia Sheinbaum shared information about the agreement on social media. To stop drug trafficking, Sheinbaum announced that she will deploy the National Guard to the U.S. border.
After Mexico promised to increase border security, the U.S. and Mexico agreed Monday to postpone a 25% duty on all Mexican imports for one month. This avoided, at least for the time being, a step that might have increased costs for U.S. consumers and slowed the economies of both nations.
In order to combat drug trafficking from Mexico into the United States, especially fentanyl, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on social media that her country will immediately bolster the northern border with 10,000 men of its national guard.
The U.S. will continue border security talks with Mexico, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Trump stated in a social media post of his own.
Following President Trump’s signing of an executive order on Saturday to impose a 25% tariff on nearly all goods entering the United States from Canada and Mexico, effective Tuesday, both countries swiftly responded. Canada announced retaliatory duties, and Mexico pledged to take similar measures.
Economists and business leaders warned that the tariffs could drive up costs in the U.S. and potentially trigger an economic slowdown, leading to a decline in stock markets. Mexico, being the largest importer of goods to the U.S., plays a critical role in the North American supply chain.
This isn’t the first time Trump has threatened tariffs on Mexico. During his first term, he backed down less than two weeks after imposing tariffs when Mexico agreed to deploy its national guard to curb immigration and expand a program requiring some asylum seekers to remain in Mexico while awaiting U.S. immigration court hearings.
Trump also shared on social media that he spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday morning and planned to have another conversation with him later in the afternoon.
In response, Trudeau said Saturday evening that Canada would impose a 25% tariff of its own on $155 billion worth of U.S. goods. As of Tuesday, the day the United States announced it will start collecting tariffs on Canadian imports, that would entail immediate tariffs on $30 billion worth of items.
The remaining tariffs will be implemented in around three weeks, according to Trudeau, “to allow Canadian companies and supply chains to seek to find alternatives.”
Since Saturday’s announcement, Trump and administration officials have delivered mixed messages about the purpose of the tariffs and the steps required to have them lifted.
In the presidential order imposing the tariffs, the White House claimed that the action was a reaction to the influx of immigration and fentanyl from Canada and Mexico, which Trump was claiming was a national emergency. In a national emergency, the president can control trade under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
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According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection data, in 2024, U.S. law enforcement confiscated 21,900 pounds of fentanyl, almost all of which were at the southern border, while only 43 pounds were at the northern frontier.
Over the weekend, Trump seemed to contradict that reasoning in several social media posts, encouraging businesses to manufacture their products in the U.S. while highlighting a trade deficit with the three countries. In another post, he argued that the tariffs would pressure Canada to align with the United States.
“We give SUBSIDISE Canada hundreds of billions of dollars. Why? There’s no explanation. Nothing they own is necessary for us. We should build our own cars, have more timber than we can ever utilise, and have limitless energy. Canada is no longer a viable nation without this enormous subsidy. It’s harsh, but accurate! Canada ought to become our beloved 51st state as a result. Canada’s citizens will benefit from significantly better military protection, far reduced taxes, and no tariffs! Trump stated on Truth Social.
During a cable news appearance this morning, administration officials reiterated that the recent measures were tied to addressing immigration and drug-related issues. They also accused Canada of misinterpreting the intent behind the imposed tariffs.