In a surprising turn of events, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that tariffs imposed on Canada and Mexico will be paused for 30 days! 🛑🗓️ Why? It's all about teaming up to tackle border security and the fight against dangerous drugs like fentanyl.
\"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. 🇺🇸🤝🇨🇦
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau chimed in on X (formerly Twitter), saying he \"just had a good call with President Trump.\" Trudeau highlighted that the proposed tariffs will be on hold \"while we work together.\" 🗣️📱
Trudeau elaborated on Canada’s commitment: \"We're investing $1.3 billion to reinforce our border with new choppers 🚁, tech innovations 💻, and more personnel 👮♂️. Nearly 10,000 frontline heroes are stepping up to protect our border!\"
But that's not all! Canada is making big moves by appointing a \"fentanyl czar,\" listing cartels as terrorists, ensuring 24/7 surveillance at the border, and launching a Canada-U.S. Joint Strike Force to combat organized crime. Talk about a power duo! 💪🌟
Trump expressed his satisfaction, stating he's \"very pleased with this initial outcome.\" The pause on tariffs gives both nations time to negotiate and strengthen their partnership. 🕊️🌐
The initial tariffs, announced on Saturday, had included a hefty 25% on imports from Canada and Mexico, and a 10% hike on imports from China, sparking widespread opposition. Canada responded swiftly with 25% tariffs on $107 billion worth of American goods. 📈💥
Earlier, Trump also mentioned a \"very friendly conversation\" with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. The U.S. and Mexico agreed to pause the anticipated tariffs for one month and continue their negotiations. 🇺🇸🤝🇲🇽
Looks like diplomacy is in the air! 🌬️✨ Stay tuned as these nations work together to tackle major issues and boost their economies. Who said international relations can't have a happy ending? 😉🌎
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