President Donald Trump has agreed to a 30-day suspension of tariff threats on Canada and Mexico after both countries took steps to address US concerns over border security and drug trafficking. Trump’s strategy of using tariffs as leverage proved effective, securing commitments from Canada for a $1.3 billion border plan and from Mexico deploying 10,000 National Guard troops.
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