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Tariff Pause Secured as Mexico Sends 10,000 Troops to Border

Clear Facts
- Mexico has agreed to deploy 10,000 troops to the U.S.-Mexico border in exchange for a one-month delay on tariffs threatened by President Donald Trump.
- Both countries have committed to addressing drug trafficking and the flow of firearms, with negotiations led by high-level officials from both sides.
- The agreement comes amidst broader tariff tensions, with Trump imposing tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China.
In a significant move to address border security and trade tensions, Mexico has agreed to deploy 10,000 troops to its northern border with the United States. This decision comes as part of an arrangement with President Donald Trump, who has agreed to delay the imposition of tariffs for one month.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the agreement on social media, just hours before the tariffs were set to be enforced. The conversation between Trump and Sheinbaum was described as “very friendly,” with both leaders agreeing to enhance efforts to combat drug trafficking into the U.S. and to curb the flow of firearms into Mexico.
Trump confirmed the details of their discussion, stating, “I just spoke with President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico. It was a very friendly conversation wherein she agreed to immediately supply 10,000 Mexican Soldiers on the Border separating Mexico and the United States.”
The troops will focus on stopping the flow of fentanyl and illegal migrants into the United States.
In addition to the troop deployment, the two nations have initiated talks on broader trade and security issues. Trump mentioned that the negotiations will be spearheaded by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent, and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, alongside high-level Mexican representatives.
“We further agreed to immediately pause the anticipated tariffs for a one month period during which we will have negotiations,” Trump added.
This agreement comes on the heels of Trump’s announcement of new tariffs: 25% on Mexico and Canada, and 10% on China. While Trump did engage in talks with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, no agreement was reached. Trudeau has encouraged Canadians to support domestic products in response to the tariffs, urging, “Now is the time to choose products made right here in Canada.”
As the deadline for the tariffs looms, the focus remains on the upcoming negotiations and the potential for a broader deal between the U.S. and Mexico.
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Liberalhunter
February 3, 2025 at 7:40 pm
Just so you know, the Mexican soldiers on the border are NOT GOING TO STOP ANY CARTEL COURIERS, EVER. UNLESS WE PLACE OUR OWN TROOPS ON THIS SIDE OF THE BORDER, THE DRUGS AND ILLEGALS WILL STILL KEEP FLOWING. The Cartels have a COD lock on our border and we cannot trust that Mexicos government will have any effect on the drug or illegals flow into this country.
Ben Jr
February 6, 2025 at 8:01 am
And we’re not really serious and getting rid of the cartels either because if we were we know where their compounds are we know where they live they should go in and we should tell Mexico we’re going in and we’re getting rid of them. We’re going to go with airstrikes we’re going with everything we can and we’re gonna wipe them completely out, every man woman, and child with no remorse ! total destruction and annihilation and until that happens, we’re not serious in getting rid of them!