Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and US President Donald Trump have agreed to a 30-day pause on proposed tariffs, averting a trade war between the two countries. The agreement focuses on Canada's $1.3 billion border security plan to address the flow of fentanyl into the US. Both leaders aim to negotiate a more comprehensive economic deal during the 30-day period.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday announced that the US's plan to impose 25% tariffs will be on hold for at least 30 days.Trudeau's announcement on X comes just hours after President Donald Trump brokered a similar pause with Mexico, effectively halting a trade war between the US and its neighbors for now.'Proposed tariffs will be paused for at least 30 days while we work together,' Trudeau posted on X. Trump later confirmed the temporary trade truce.
The two leaders focused on Canada's $1.3 billion border plan. The initial announcement of the massive investment was made in December.Trump has said that tariffs are needed to get Mexico and Canada to address the flow of fentanyl into the US. In his statement, Trudeau said Canada would be implementing a $1.
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