Trump Hits Pause on Tariffs: A 30-Day Break to Make a Deal with Canada 🇺🇸🤝🇨🇦
In a surprising twist, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the tariffs on Canada and Mexico, initially set to kick in on Saturday, are hitting the snooze button for 30 days! 😲⏰
\"Canada has agreed to ensure we have a secure Northern Border and to finally end the deadly scourge of drugs like fentanyl,\" Trump shared on Truth Social, his go-to platform for big reveals.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hopped on X (formerly known as Twitter) to confirm the news: \"Just had a good call with President Trump. Proposed tariffs will be paused for at least 30 days while we work together.\"
Trudeau detailed Canada's game plan: a $1.3 billion border boost with new helicopters 🚁, cutting-edge tech 🛰️, and nearly 10,000 frontline personnel to keep things safe and sound. They're stepping up efforts to tackle the flow of fentanyl and beefing up coordination with U.S. partners.
But that's not all! Canada is also committing to appoint a \"fentanyl czar,\" label cartels as terrorists, ensure 24/7 border surveillance, and launch a Canada-U.S. Joint Strike Force to combat organized crime, fentanyl, and money laundering. Trudeau even signed a new intelligence directive backed by $200 million! 💰
Trump seems pretty chuffed about the whole thing, stating he's \"very pleased with this initial outcome\" and confirming the tariff pause to allow for further negotiations.
This tariff tango began when Trump signed executive orders imposing hefty tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. Canada didn't hold back, retaliating with their own tariffs on 155 billion Canadian dollars ($107 billion) worth of American goods.
Earlier, Trump mentioned a \"very friendly conversation\" with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. The result? An immediate 30-day pause on anticipated tariffs and a pledge to keep talking. 🇺🇸🤝🇲🇽
Looks like it's all hands on deck to strike a deal! Will these 30 days be enough to smooth things over? Stay tuned! 🕒✨
Reference(s):
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