U.S.-Mexico Tariff Negotiations

SOURCE www.npr.org
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announces that the U.S. has agreed to put planned tariffs on hold for a month after a phone call with President Trump. Mexico will send 10,000 national guard troops to the border to prevent drug trafficking, and the U.S. will work to stop weapons trafficking to Mexico.

Key Points

  • Tariffs on Mexico on hold for a month
  • 10,000 national guard troops to be sent to the border
  • Efforts to prevent drug trafficking and weapons trafficking

Pros

  • Planned tariffs on Mexico are put on hold for a month
  • Mexico will send 10,000 national guard troops to the border to prevent drug trafficking
  • The U.S. will work to stop weapons trafficking to Mexico

Cons

  • Uncertainty remains as negotiations continue
  • Potential impact on U.S. consumers and American companies manufacturing in Mexico