That was quick.
President Trump announced he spoke with the Mexican President and she agreed to immediately work with him in securing the border less than 48 hours after he imposed tariffs on the country.
President Trump officially imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China on Saturday after they had ignored his threats.
Trump slapped the tariffs on the three countries under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
- 25% tariffs on all Mexico imports
- 25% tariffs on nearly all Canadian imports — 10% on Canadian energy resources
- 10% tariffs on all China imports
“Today, I have implemented a 25% Tariff on Imports from Mexico and Canada (10% on Canadian Energy), and a 10% additional Tariff on China. This was done through the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) because of the major threat of illegal aliens and deadly drugs killing our Citizens, including fentanyl. We need to protect Americans, and it is my duty as President to ensure the safety of all. I made a promise on my Campaign to stop the flood of illegal aliens and drugs from pouring across our Borders, and Americans overwhelmingly voted in favor of it,” President Trump said on Truth Social on Saturday.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 1, 2025
By Monday morning, Trump announced that Mexico agreed to supply 10,000 Mexican soldiers on the border to stop the flow of fentanyl and illegal aliens.
“I just spoke with President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico. It was a very friendly conversation wherein she agreed to immediately supply 10,000 Mexican Soldiers on the Border separating Mexico and the United States. These soldiers will be specifically designated to stop the flow of fentanyl, and illegal migrants into our Country. We further agreed to immediately pause the anticipated tariffs for a one month period during which we will have negotiations headed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent, and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, and high-level Representatives of Mexico. I look forward to participating in those negotiations, with President Sheinbaum, as we attempt to achieve a “deal” between our two Countries,” Trump said.
Canada has threatened to retaliate after Trump imposed tariffs on the country.
How long until Canada buckles and agrees to work with Trump?
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