Washington, D.C., Feb 04 (V7N) — U.S. President Donald Trump has temporarily suspended a planned 25 percent tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada for 30 days in exchange for commitments from both countries to bolster border security and crime control. However, tariffs on Chinese goods remain in place, according to a Reuters report.

The decision, announced on Monday, came after negotiations with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. The two leaders agreed to take significant measures to combat illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and organized crime at the U.S. border.

As part of the agreement, Canada will introduce new border security technology and deploy additional personnel to curb the flow of illegal substances like fentanyl. Additionally, joint efforts will be made to tackle money laundering and organized crime networks.

Mexico has pledged to deploy 10,000 National Guard members along its northern border to prevent illegal immigration and drug smuggling. In return, the United States has committed to strengthening measures to halt the trafficking of powerful firearms into Mexico, a key concern for the Mexican government.

Trump stated that he aims to finalize an economic deal with Canada and Mexico within the next month. The three nations have been economically interlinked since the establishment of a free trade agreement in the 1990s.

Meanwhile, the U.S. has not made any concessions regarding China. A 10 percent tariff on Chinese goods is set to take effect from Tuesday night. Trump has warned that if China does not take stronger measures to prevent fentanyl exports to the U.S., tariffs on Chinese goods could be increased further.

A White House spokesperson confirmed that Trump plans to hold a conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week to discuss the ongoing trade and drug policy concerns.

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