Following the announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump stating that 25% import tariffs would be placed on Mexico and Canada, both countries leaders have come out to announce that the tariffs would be delayed, following an agreement reached with Trump.
The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum stated that the tariffs on her country would be delayed by up to a month. In return, Mexico will reinforce its northern border with the U.S. with 10,000 National Guard troops to prevent drugs - especially fentanyl - from crossing over. Trump then confirmed on his Truth Social account that an agreement had been reached, adding that the flow of illegal migrants would also be halted by Mexico's National Guard Troops. During this month, negotiations will take place between a delegation led by the U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent, and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, and high-Level representatives of Mexico.
Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that following a call with Trump, the tariffs that were going to be imposed on his country would be delayed for at least 30 days. In exchange, Canada will implement a $1.3 billion border plan, which includes advanced helicopters, enhanced coordination with the U.S., increased resources to stop the flow of fentanyl, and the appointment of a fentanyl czar, therefore designating the cartels as foreign terrorist organisations, as well as ensuring 24/7 eyes on the border. The launching of a joint Canadian-U.S. strike force was also announced with the aim of combatting organised crime, as well as fentanyl and money laundering. Trump later confirmed this, adding that the 25% tariffs on Canada could be cancelled if a financial deal can be structured with Canada