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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that 25 percent tariffs imposed on her country by United States President Donald Trump would be put on hold for a month from now.
Sheinbaum said that the announcement came after a "good conversation" with Trump.
Why It Matters
President Trump on Saturday signed an order to impose stiff tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China, drawing swift retaliation and a sense of betrayal from the country's North American neighbors as a trade war erupted among the longtime allies.
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The Republican president posted on social media that the tariffs were necessary "to protect Americans," pressing the three nations to do more to curb the manufacture and export of illicit fentanyl and for Canada and Mexico to reduce illegal immigration into the U.S.
What To Know
Sheinbaum announced that tariffs would be paused for one month following a call with Trump.
Sheinbaum shared the news in a post on X (formerly Twitter), writing that Mexico will deploy 10,000 National Guard members to its northern border to combat drug trafficking, particularly fentanyl. In return, the U.S. has committed to working on stopping the flow of high-powered weapons into Mexico.
"We had a good conversation with President Trump, with mutual respect for our relationship and sovereignty. We reached a series of agreements," Sheinbaum wrote in Spanish on X, outlining the deal's key points, including cooperation on security and trade.
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Speaking to reporters at her daily press conference, Sheinbaum referenced the social media announcement with a lighthearted remark. "Did you see the tweet already?" she asked, prompting laughter from some journalists.
Sheinbaum confirmed that the U.S. and Mexico will now engage in high-level discussions on security, trade, and migration. She also expressed her support for Mexican immigrants in the U.S., stating that they "will always have the backing of my government and all of Mexico."
When asked whether an in-person meeting with Trump was discussed, Sheinbaum said it was not on the table yet but emphasized that they agreed to hold regular calls focused on key bilateral issues.
"We're not talking about an in-person meeting but rather maintaining these calls, particularly on these topics," she said.
She reaffirmed her confidence in the agreement, saying, "I am sure that in this month, we can deliver results."
What Did Trump Say?
Trump released a statement on Monday describing the conversation with Sheinbaum as "very friendly" and outlining the commitments made.
"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," Trump said.
"These soldiers will be specifically designated to stop the flow of fentanyl and illegal migrants into our country," he added.
Trump also said that the two nations will pause anticipated tariffs for one month to allow for negotiations, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick.
"I look forward to participating in those negotiations with President Sheinbaum as we attempt to achieve a 'deal' between our two countries," Trump said.
What People Are Saying
Marcelo Ebrard, Secretary of Economy of Mexico, on X: "Very good news!! Congratulations to our president!!"
Joe Brusuelas, chief economist at the consultancy firm RSM, told The Associated Press: "If there is no resolution, the impact on the U.S. economy will be significant. Growth will slow notably from the 2.9% average over the past three years as inflation and interest rates rise. The yield on the 10-year Treasury, currently around 4.5%, could climb to a range between 4.75% and 5%."
What Happens Next
According to Presidents Trump and Sheinbaum, tariffs between Mexico and the U.S. will be paused for one month and reviewed in March. Sheinbaum said she is confident in delivering results during this period, while Trump announced that negotiations will take place with his administration.
Update 2/3/25, 11:34 a.m. ET: This article was updated with additional information.
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