Trump Announces Deal with Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum to Address Border Security and Trade

US President Donald Trump revealed a new agreement with Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum to deploy 10,000 Mexican soldiers to curb the flow of fentanyl and illegal migrants at the US-Mexico border, while temporarily pausing planned tariffs.

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Washington, D.C. | US President Donald Trump posted on social media about a "very friendly conversation" with President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico, where the two leaders agreed on new measures to address border security and trade relations. Trump announced that Sheinbaum had agreed to deploy 10,000 Mexican soldiers along the border to combat the flow of fentanyl and illegal migrants entering the United States.

In his tweet, Trump outlined the agreement, stating, "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."

The deal also includes a temporary pause in the anticipated tariffs, which Trump said would be delayed for one month. During this period, high-level negotiations will take place, with key US officials such as Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent, and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick leading discussions alongside senior Mexican representatives.

Trump expressed optimism about the upcoming negotiations, stating, "I look forward to participating in those negotiations, with President Sheinbaum, as we attempt to achieve a 'deal' between our two Countries."