The president of the United States, Donald Trump, agreed to delay the imposition of 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico for 30 days.
The decision follows the separate negotiations with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum, who promised to harden border security in exchange for the relief of the tariff.
After the last minute discussions with Trump, Trudeau agreed to reinforce the Canadian border with the United States to stop migration and traffic of fentanil, a powerful synthetic opioid.
Meanwhile, Sheinbaum promised to deploy troops on the northern border of Mexico to stop illegal crosses, with the United States to reciprocal by limiting the flow of firearms to Mexico.
While the temporal agreement facilitated tensions with Canada and Mexico, a separate tariff battle intensified with China. At 00:01 Est (05:00 GMT) on Tuesday, a 10% tariff on Chinese imports entered into force after a deadline for negotiations.
In response, Beijing quickly imposed retaliation rates, aimed at US exports with a 15% tax on liquefied coal and natural gas, as well as a 10% duty on crude oil and agricultural machinery.
Trump said the commercial conflict between the United States and China could intensify, describing the initial rate such as the “opening save” and warning that the duties could become “very, very substantial” if no agreement is reached. He also indicated plans to speak with his Chinese counterpart soon.
The advance with Canada and Mexico occurred when both countries prepared to impose retaliation rates on US assets.
Tribune online Reports that the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, on Saturday, announced retaliation tariffs against the United States in response to Trump's tax tariffs on Canadian imports.
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After two telephone calls on Monday, Trudeau announced on social networks that had reached a temporary agreement on border security, ensuring a tariff postponement for at least 30 days. Both leaders framed the agreement as a mutual victory.
“As president, it is my responsibility to guarantee the security of all Americans, and I am doing exactly that. I am very satisfied with this initial result, ”Trump wrote in Truth Social.
Trudeau confirmed that Canada was implementing a border security plan of $ 1.3 billion (£ 1 billion), which includes almost 10,000 first -line staff and improved resources to combat fentanyl traffic.
The plan also implies the appointment of a “fentanyl tsar” and the creation of a joint strike force with the United States to address crime, drug smuggling and money laundering.
Trump's separate agreement with Mexico, announced hours before, saw it suspend tariffs in exchange for Sheinbaum by sending 10,000 National Guard troops to the border between the United States and Mexico.
The Mexican president revealed the agreement on X, stating that he had a “good conversation with great respect for our relationship and sovereignty” with Trump.
Trump characterized his discussion with Sheinbaum as “very friendly”, recalling a similar agreement in 2019 when Mexico deployed 15,000 troops on its northern border to avoid tariffs of its first administration.
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