WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump said on March 6 that he would pause his 25 percent tariff for Mexican goods and services that are covered under the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) until April 2.
“After speaking with President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico, I have agreed that Mexico will not be required to pay Tariffs on anything that falls under the USMCA Agreement,” Trump announced on Truth Social on March 6. “This Agreement is until April 2nd. I did this as an accommodation, and out of respect for, President Sheinbaum.”
Trump also expressed his gratitude to Sheinbaum for Mexico’s efforts in curbing the flow of immigrants and fentanyl through the U.S.–Mexico border….