The Art of the Deal.
President Donald J. Trump announced on Truth Social that Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has agreed to send 10,000 troops to the border to help stop the flow of fentanyl and illegal aliens. This comes less than a day before his 25% tariffs are scheduled to go into effect.
As a result of this action by Mexico, President Trump has agreed to pause the tariffs for one month. As he noted:
I just spoke with President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico. It was a very friendly conversation wherein she agreed to immediately supply 10,000 Mexican Soldiers on the Border separating Mexico and the United States. These soldiers will be specifically designated to stop the flow of fentanyl, and illegal migrants into our Country. We further agreed to immediately pause the anticipated tariffs for a one month period during which we will have negotiations headed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent, and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, and high-level Representatives of Mexico. I look forward to participating in those negotiations, with President Sheinbaum, as we attempt to achieve a “deal” between our two Countries.
That didn’t take long.
China’s Xi Jinping is also rumored to be prepared to discuss the 10% tariffs against his nation. Canada, the other recipient of the 25% tariffs for their inaction at our northern border, appears to be throwing a “hissy fit,” according to Jeff Crouere.
On Sunday, the former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada, Chrystia Freeland, was interviewed on CNN. She said that Canadians are “furious” at President Trump because he challenged their “sovereignty.”
An example of the fury could be heard at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa. Before the NHL match between the Minnesota Wild and the Ottawa Senators, the national anthem of both countries was performed. Sadly, at the end of “The Star-Spangled Banner” the Ottawa fans engaged in raucous booing.
In an appeal to her fellow Canadians, Freeland has called for a “boycott” of American products and “100% tariffs” on American goods. She said Trump was “beating up on Canada” and as a result, her country will respond with “total strength, total unity.”
Hopefully, Canada will come to its senses and commit to the reasonable expectations that President Trump is setting for them.
This story is developing and will be updated when more information is known.
