Trump suspends tariffs on Canada for 30 days, in exchange for commitments from Trudeau
President Donald Trump agreed on Monday to suspend the implementation of planned tariffs on imports for at least 30 days, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said.
I just had a good call with President Trump. Canada is implementing our $1.3 billion border plan — reinforcing the border with new choppers, technology and personnel, enhanced coordination with our American partners, and increased resources to stop the flow of fentanyl. Nearly…
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) February 3, 2025
. Canada is committed to implementing a $1.3 billion border plan, strengthening the border with new helicopters, technology and personnel, improved coordination with our American partners, and increased resources to stop the flow of fentanyl.
Canada will also put 10,000 people on the front lines to protect the border. Additionally, Canada is making new commitments to appoint a “Fentanyl Czar,” and will define cartels as terrorists, ensuring 24/7 surveillance on the border. A new CAD$200 million fund will support the effort.
The pause was announced in a tweet by Trudeau, hours after Trump and the president of Mexico said Trump would suspend planned tariffs on imports from Mexico for a month.
Therefore, of the tariffs imposed by Trump on Canada, Mexico and China, only those on China remain active.
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