Trump retreats from Mexico tariffs, will tackle illegal American guns entering Mx, Mx to continue ongoing border deployment

https://www.npr.org/2025/02/03/nx-s1-5285334/mexico-us-tariffs-trump-sheinbaum

created by PlumOk4884 on 03/02/2025 at 17:16 UTC

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Comment by pierrechaquejour at 03/02/2025 at 17:40 UTC*

75 upvotes, 3 direct replies

Here, so we don’t have to form opinions and gloat at each other based on a slanted headline (I’m not a Trump supporter but yikes)

In a post on X, she said: "The tariffs are on pause for one month from now." Sheinbaum said her government had agreed to send 10,000 national guard troops to the border to prevent drug trafficking, specifically fentanyl. And the U.S. will work to stop weapons trafficking to Mexico, she added.

Yeah it sounds like Trump got something out of this negotiation. Personally, feels kind of a middling result for how bombastic the threat of 25% tariff on a friendly bordering nation and trade partner is. But we’ll see how it continues to play out.

Edit: For balance, here’s how Trump himself framed it via Twitter. Whether Trump’s own words can be taken at face value is up to your own judgment.

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 […]

Source: https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/02/03/trump-tariffs-mexico-canada-china-sheinbaum-responds.html

Comment by neuromorph at 03/02/2025 at 17:20 UTC

38 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Mexico has 30 days to find new trade partners and then tariffs begin again.

Comment by guscrown at 03/02/2025 at 17:30 UTC

48 upvotes, 2 direct replies

It’s funny to see how conservatives are only talking about her concession of 10,000 troops, but nothing about what the US agreed to do on their end. Funny in a sad and angering kind of way.

Comment by xd366 at 03/02/2025 at 17:31 UTC

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op edited the title.

there was no retreat. that's not even what the npr article says

Comment by Pretty_Occasion_6111 at 03/02/2025 at 17:29 UTC

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This is why redditors can’t get a grip. Just a blatantly false headline

Comment by realwavyjones at 03/02/2025 at 17:28 UTC

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What a pathetic headline lmao just acknowledge they came to an agreement. Does anyone ever question why Reddit wants everyone to hate everyone else?

Comment by Jeffsysoonpls at 03/02/2025 at 17:59 UTC

11 upvotes, 1 direct replies

OP purposefully changing and making the headline misleading. Trump derangement syndrome in full effect.

Comment by Nycti_Tempore at 03/02/2025 at 17:40 UTC

4 upvotes, 1 direct replies

As much as I don't agree with the tarrifs or Trump's immigration policy. I don't think the military at the border is as bad as people say/think it is. Unlike American Leos. The military has actual rules of engagement. Additionally, labelling the cartels terrorist organizations is a great move. It worked for Colombia. In the 90s and early 2000s it was a failed narco state. It's turned around. Thanks to American intelligence which was deployed by labeling these drug groups terrorists. Even 75% of Mexicans living in Mexico want this and want America assistance with the problem. A part of the executive order gives the military 90 days to basically write up their suggestions on how to tackle the cartel problem. But, yeah it's a little bit wasteful of tax payer resources. But, it's neither good nor bad, only time and history will tell if this was a good move.

Comment by Sufficient-Host-4212 at 03/02/2025 at 17:42 UTC

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Well that was a big nothing burger

Comment by CharmingMistake3416 at 03/02/2025 at 17:50 UTC

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Good thing she already had 15k troops at the border, now she can removed 5k.

Comment by ImpendingMeow__ at 03/02/2025 at 20:24 UTC

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Wtf is this headline? Holy cope lol

Comment by 1cherokeerose at 03/02/2025 at 20:37 UTC

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Embarrassing headline.