President Donald Trump has agreed to delay additional tariffs on Canadian imports for 30 days following a phone conversation with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, during which Canada made concessions aimed at strengthening border security.
The decision came just hours before a scheduled 25% tariff increase on Canadian goods entering the United States.
In a statement posted on X, Trudeau announced that Canada will implement a $1.3 billion border plan and appoint a fentanyl czar as part of an effort to curb the flow of illegal drugs and organized crime.
BREAKING: Canada has caved. They will pause their proposed tariffs for 30 days and will implement a $1.3 billion border plan which includes:
– Appoint a Fentanyl czar
– Reinforce the border with new choppers, technology and personnel
– Send nearly 10,000 personnel to the border… pic.twitter.com/0efIImDJdD— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) February 3, 2025
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As part of the agreement, Canada will reinforce its border security by deploying new helicopters, enhancing technology, increasing personnel, and improving coordination with U.S. authorities.
Trudeau stated that nearly 10,000 personnel are already working on border protection efforts, with more resources to come.
“We will list cartels as terrorists, ensure 24/7 eyes on the border, launch a Canada-U.S. Joint Strike Force to combat organized crime, fentanyl and money laundering,” Trudeau wrote.
“I have also signed a new intelligence directive on organized crime and fentanyl and we will be backing it with $200 million.”
The prime minister also confirmed that the new tariffs would be postponed as the two nations work together on the border security initiative.
“Proposed tariffs will be paused for at least 30 days while we work together,” Trudeau added.
Trump has repeatedly criticized Canada and Mexico for failing to do enough to stop the flow of illegal immigration and drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
He has also claimed that the U.S. has been financially subsidizing Canada by an estimated $200 billion annually.
“We need to protect Americans, and it is my duty as President to ensure the safety of all,” Trump stated in an announcement on Saturday when he initially imposed the tariffs.
“I made a promise on my Campaign to stop the flood of illegal aliens and drugs from pouring across our Borders, and Americans overwhelmingly voted in favor of it.”
BREAKING: Canada caves just like Mexico, promises to send nearly 10,000 frontline personnel to protect the border.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has released a very similar post on X as Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum.
Trudeau says he is now appointing a Fentanyl Czar and… pic.twitter.com/9JybnrXagq
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) February 3, 2025
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The tariff threats have also prompted a response from Mexico.
Just hours before Trump’s call with Trudeau, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that Mexico would deploy 10,000 troops to its northern border in an attempt to mitigate tensions over trade penalties.
Trump’s tariff proposal includes a 25% tax on all Canadian and Mexican goods, along with a 10% tariff on Canadian energy and a 10% tariff on all imports from China.
The tariffs on Canada and China were initially set to take effect at midnight on Tuesday.
The threat of tariffs has sparked backlash from leaders in several Canadian provinces, with some pledging to remove American alcohol from store shelves in retaliation.
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As negotiations continue, both U.S. and Canadian officials will work to finalize security measures before the 30-day tariff suspension expires.
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