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Canada and U.S. Agree to 30-Day Pause on Tariffs
Tariffs | Feb 3, 2025
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A Window for Trade Talks - Canada and U.S. Agree to 30 Day Pause on Tariffs After Trump-Trudeau Call
The 25% tariffs on Canadian imports into the U.S. (and 10% on energy) have been temporarily paused following a phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The decision comes after Canada agreed to strengthen border security and take further action against fentanyl trafficking, which the U.S. cited as a key justification for the tariffs. The 30-day suspension gives both countries time to negotiate a broader economic and security agreement.
Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada shared on X:
"I just had a good call with President Trump. Canada is implementing our $1.3 billion border plan — reinforcing the border with new choppers, technology and personnel, enhanced coordination with our American partners, and increased resources to stop the flow of fentanyl. Nearly 10,000 frontline personnel are and will be working on protecting the border.
In addition, Canada is making new commitments to appoint a Fentanyl Czar, we will list cartels as terrorists, ensure 24/7 eyes on the border, launch a Canada- U.S. Joint Strike Force to combat organized crime, fentanyl and money laundering.
I have also signed a new intelligence directive on organized crime and fentanyl and we will be backing it with $200 million. Proposed tariffs will be paused for at least 30 days while we work together."
See: Tariff Trade War Hits Canada – What’s Happening
Following the agreement, Canada is temporarily suspending its planned counter-tariffs on U.S. goods. Ontario Premier Doug Ford confirmed that retaliatory tariffs would not proceed for now, advising that Canada should focus on strengthening trade ties with other partners, including China and the European Union. Ontario was set to remove U.S. alcohol from LCBO shelves Monday night. The province was also going to rip up a $100 million deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink for satellite internet service in Northern Ontario.
What Comes Next?
With a 30-day deadline, Canada must work quickly to secure a long-term resolution. The next phase of negotiations will likely center on border security measures, trade adjustments, and economic incentives to satisfy U.S. concerns without triggering further trade disruptions. If no agreement is reached within the 30-day period, the tariffs could still take effect, escalating tensions between the two countries. For now, the agreement provides relief for Canadian businesses and consumers, but the outcome remains uncertain as negotiations continue.
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