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

President Donald Trump agreed to pause tariffs against Mexico and Canada (Alex Brandon/AP)

Donald Trump has agreed to a 30-day pause on his tariff threats against Mexico and Canada as America’s two largest trading partners took steps to appease his concerns about border security and drug trafficking.

The pauses provide a cool-down period after a tumultuous few days that put North America on the cusp of a trade war that could have crushed economic growth, caused prices to soar and ended two of the United States’ most critical partnerships.