Donald Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Canada and Mexico after border enforcement pledges

Trump on Saturday had directed that 25% tariffs on most imports from the two American partners — and 10% on Canadian energy products — go into effect at midnight Tuesday

Mon, 03 Feb, 2025 - 21:59

Josh Boak and Christopher Sherman, Associated Press

President Donald Trump on Monday held off on his tariff threats against Mexico and Canada for 30 days after the two US neighbors agreed to boost border security efforts.

Trump on Saturday had directed that 25% tariffs on most imports from the two American partners — and 10% on Canadian energy products — go into effect at midnight Tuesday. The two nations threatened retaliation of their own, raising the prospects of a broader regional trade war.