Mexico to Deploy 10,000 Troops to U.S. Border in Exchange for Tariff Delay

Mexico has agreed to deploy 10,000 troops to the U.S.-Mexico border in exchange for a one-month delay on tariffs threatened by President Donald Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced Monday.

Sheinbaum shared the agreement on social media, just hours before the tariffs were set to take effect. She confirmed that Trump and Mexican officials reached a deal to strengthen efforts against drug trafficking while the U.S. committed to blocking illegal firearm flows into Mexico.

Trump confirmed the arrangement in a Truth Social post, calling his conversation with Sheinbaum “very friendly” and detailing Mexico’s immediate deployment of troops to curb fentanyl smuggling and illegal migration.

As part of the agreement, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent, and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick will lead negotiations with high-level Mexican representatives over the next month.

The deal follows Trump’s recent announcement of 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, along with 10% tariffs on China. While Trump also spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday, no agreement was reached, and discussions are expected to continue.

The tariffs are set to take effect at midnight on Tuesday unless further agreements are made.

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