President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs on Canada and Mexico prompted retaliatory measures from both countries on U.S. imports. Trump justified these tariffs as efforts to combat illegal immigration and the illicit fentanyl trade. In addition, he announced a 10% tariff on imports from China, aiming to halt fentanyl production. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum revealed that planned tariffs on Mexico have been postponed for a month following discussions with Trump. Despite this delay, tariffs on Canada and China are still set to come into effect soon. Mexico has committed to reinforcing its northern border with 10,000 National Guard members to combat drug trafficking, particularly fentanyl, while the U.S. pledged to address the flow of high-powered weapons into Mexico. The U.S. and Mexico have agreed to suspend threatened tariffs for a month, with Mexico deploying National Guard troops to tackle drug trafficking. Trump and Sheinbaum engaged in discussions, with Mexico proposing a permanent pause on tariffs, but Trump opting for a month to observe results. Both countries have established teams to further address security and trade matters. Trump’s decision to delay tariffs on Mexican goods for negotiations came hours before they were due to be implemented, signaling ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve trade tensions.