Trudeau says Trump has agreed to 30-day pause on tariffs

Canada and the United States have pulled back – at least temporarily – from the brink of an escalating trade war after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed that planned tariffs on both sides of the border will be put on hold for 30 days.
The announcement came following a call between Trudeau and US president Donald Trump, during which the Canadian prime minister outlined new measures aimed at strengthening cross-border security and tackling organized crime.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Trudeau said Canada will introduce a new fentanyl czar, designate cartels as terrorist organizations, and partner with the US on a joint “strike force” to combat organized crime, drug trafficking, and money laundering.
“I have also signed a new intelligence directive on organized crime and fentanyl and we will be backing it with $200 million,” Trudeau said. He also confirmed the federal government is moving forward with a previously announced C$1.3 billion ($901 million) border security expansion, which includes additional resources such as helicopters to bolster enforcement efforts.
The White House has yet to comment on Trudeau’s statement or the details of their conversation.
The dispute began when Trump signed an executive order on Saturday, imposing 25% tariffs on nearly all Canadian exports to the US, with the exception of energy products, which would face a 10% duty.
In response, Trudeau had vowed swift retaliation, unveiling a plan to slap 25% tariffs on C$30 billion worth of US imports, with a further C$125 billion in duties set to be introduced within 21 days.
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