Mexico and U.S. Agree to Temporarily Suspend Tariffs and Deploy 10,000 Troops to the Border – One America News Network
OAN Staff James Meyers
11:05 AM – Monday, February 3, 2025
On Monday, President Donald Trump and President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico revealed that they have reached an agreement to temporarily suspend the proposed 25% tariff on Mexican goods for one month in exchange for Mexico enhancing its border security measures. During this period, they will work towards a more comprehensive agreement.
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As part of this temporary suspension, Sheinbaum committed to deploying 10,000 members of her country’s National Guard to strengthen the U.S.-Mexico border, aimed at reducing fentanyl trafficking and illegal immigration to the U.S., according to statements made by both leaders.
Moreover, the U.S. has pledged to intensify its measures against weapon trafficking, as stated by the Mexican president, who had discussions with Trump earlier that day.
“I just spoke with President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico. It was a very friendly conversation,” Trump stated in a post on Truth Social. “Negotiations will be led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent, and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, along with high-level representatives from Mexico.”
“I look forward to joining in those discussions with President Sheinbaum as we strive to secure a beneficial agreement between our two countries.”
This development follows Trump’s previous directive imposing a 25% tariff on Mexican imports, citing Mexico’s insufficient response to the fentanyl crisis and immigration issues.
The proposed tariff was set to be in addition to other existing tariffs the U.S. currently has against Mexico, which had been preparing countermeasures.
At present, Mexico stands as the largest trading partner of the U.S., with nearly 80% of its exports directed northward. In contrast, only 165 of U.S. exports are sent to Mexico, with the total trade between the two nations reaching approximately $775 billion last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
“Our conversation with President Trump was productive, reflecting mutual respect for our relationship and national sovereignty; we achieved a series of agreements,” Sheinbaum commented in a statement on X, translated from Spanish.
“Our teams will begin working today on two fronts: security and trade. We agreed to pause the tariffs for one month starting now.”
Additionally, Trump had also ordered a 25% tariff on Canada regarding the fentanyl and immigration crises, as well as a 10% general tariff on imports from China.
However, outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced new 25% tariffs on over $106 billion in U.S. products.
Canada, China, and Mexico are the United States’ three largest trading partners, accounting for nearly $1.4 trillion in annual U.S. imports.
Looking ahead, the Tax Foundation indicates that should all three tariffs be implemented, an average U.S. household might face a tax increase of approximately $830.
“This will be the golden age of America! Will there be some discomfort? Yes, perhaps (and perhaps not!). But we will make America great again, and it will all be worthwhile,” Trump remarked on Truth Social Sunday.
Over the weekend, the president also hinted at potential tariffs targeting European nations.
“The UK, but [the] European Union is really out of line,” Trump told journalists on Sunday night. “The UK is also out of line, but I think that situation can be resolved. However, the actions of the European Union are unacceptable.”
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