Trump, Sheinbaum Agree To Pause U.S.-Mexico Tariffs For A Month

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum declared on Monday that Mexico has agreed to deploy 10,000 troops to the U.S.-Mexico border in exchange for a temporary one-month suspension of President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs.

Sheinbaum made the announcement on social media early Monday morning, just hours before the tariffs were set to take effect. During their discussion that same day, Sheinbaum and Trump reached an understanding that the U.S. would step up its efforts to curb the flow of firearms into Mexico, while Mexico would take stronger action to combat drug trafficking into the United States.

Sheinbaum further stated that U.S. and Mexican officials have begun conversations addressing broader trade and security concerns.

Trump confirmed the agreement in a post on Truth Social, describing his dialogue with Sheinbaum as a “very friendly conversation.”

“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,” Trump wrote.

“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,” he continued.

Just days prior to the agreement, Trump had imposed 10% tariffs on China and 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico.

Trump also mentioned that he had spoken with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau earlier on Monday but did not come to an agreement with him. According to Trump, they planned to resume discussions later that day.

The tariffs are scheduled to be enacted at midnight on Tuesday.

In response to the tariffs, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau encouraged Canadians to prioritize domestic products, a move that many interpreted as a slight toward the United States.

“Now is the time to choose products made right here in Canada,” Trudeau posted on X. “Check the labels. Let’s do our part. Wherever we can, choose Canada.”

Additionally, Trump hinted at possibly cutting aid to South Africa following the country's president signing a controversial land reform bill, a topic he addressed in a conversation with reporters on Sunday.

Over the weekend, Trump also made headlines when he stated that the U.S. would reclaim the Panama Canal or that “something very powerful is going to happen.”

Upon arriving at Joint Base Andrews after disembarking from Air Force One, Trump reiterated his determination to either regain control of the canal or negotiate a new agreement, citing concerns that China was exerting control over the strategic waterway to the detriment of the U.S.

“Very happy people right now. Nobody thought that was going to happen. So they are home, they’re safe with their families. That was a big one. Secretary of State Rubio is in Panama right now, and we’re talking about the Panama Canal. What they’ve done is terrible. They violated the agreement. They’re not allowed to violate the agreement. China is running the Panama Canal. It was not given to China, it was given to Panama, foolishly. But they violated the agreement and we’re going to take it back or something very powerful is going to happen. And as far as other things are concerned, as you know, we had a very busy week,” Trump stated.

Over the weekend, Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Panama and warned its leaders that if they failed to curb China’s growing influence over the canal, the U.S. would retaliate. Trump later reinforced this stance, warning that if the U.S. did not regain control of the waterway, “something very powerful is going to happen.”

The president has previously suggested that military and economic measures could be used as leverage to pressure Panama into surrendering control of the canal.

“Secretary of State Rubio is in Panama — Panama right now. And we’re talking about the Panama Canal. What they’ve done is terrible. They violated the agreement. They are not allowed to violate the agreement. China is running the Panama Canal. That was not given to China. That was given to Panama, foolishly. But they violated the agreement. And we’re going to take it back or something very powerful is going to happen,” Trump reiterated.