US President Donald Trump announced a temporary pause on tariffs targeting Mexican imports following an agreement with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.
The decision comes after Sheinbaum pledged to send 10,000 troops to the US-Mexico border to combat the flow of fentanyl and illegal immigration.
In a post shared on Truth Social on Monday, January 3, President Trump revealed that he had held a productive conversation with President Sheinbaum, who agreed to deploy Mexican soldiers specifically to address the fentanyl crisis and curb illegal migration.
“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 wrote.
The planned 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico, set to take effect the following day, were set aside for a month as part of the agreement.
During this time, negotiations will be led by key US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent, and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, alongside high-level representatives from Mexico.
Trump expressed optimism about the future discussions, stating, “I look forward to participating in those negotiations, with President Sheinbaum, as we attempt to achieve a ‘deal’ between our two countries.”
On her own social media platform, Sheinbaum confirmed the agreement, highlighting the mutual focus on security and trade. As part of the deal, Mexico will deploy 10,000 members of its National Guard to reinforce border security.
In return, the US has committed to efforts aimed at preventing the trafficking of high-powered weapons into Mexico.
The threat of tariffs had been looming due to concerns over illegal immigration and the rising fentanyl crisis, with Trump framing the move as necessary for national security.