Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced on Monday, February 3, 2025, that the U.S. administration would suspend the 25% tariffs on Mexican products for one month. This decision follows a meeting between the Mexican President and U.S. President Donald Trump.
As part of this agreement, Mexico commits to immediately deploying 10,000 members of the National Guard to its northern border to combat drug trafficking, particularly fentanyl, into the United States. This measure aims to address one of the primary concerns of U.S. authorities while emphasizing the importance of active cooperation between the two nations in the fight against organized crime.
The United States has also reaffirmed its commitment to countering the flow of high-powered firearms into Mexico. This initiative seeks to reduce the impact of illegal weapons on violence in Mexico and strengthen the efforts of both countries to control arms trafficking across their shared border.
Furthermore, both countries have agreed to establish joint task forces, which will begin working immediately in two key areas: security and trade. This partnership aims to enhance bilateral trade relations and ensure more effective cooperation on transnational security issues.
The United States is Mexico’s largest trading partner, with 84% of Mexican exports destined for the U.S. market, totaling $518.7 billion. This tariff suspension comes as both nations continue negotiations on trade and border security issues.
This agreement is part of broader negotiations between the United States, Canada, and Mexico, as the Trump administration seeks to strengthen border security measures and combat fentanyl trafficking, a key focus in recent trade and security agreements with Ottawa. The enhanced cooperation among these nations aims to establish stricter mechanisms to fight organized crime and illegal trafficking while maintaining stability in North American trade relations.