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The news making the rounds, according to multiple reports, is that President Donald Trump has agreed to temporarily pause the 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico for one month.
This decision came after a conversation with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, during which Mexico committed to sending 10,000 National Guard troops to its northern border to address drug trafficking, particularly fentanyl.
It also comes after many critics issued warnings to Trump about the dire consequences that his tariffs-for-tariffs political game of chicken could lead to, in terms of the everyday cost of food for consumers in America.
Another rumor also has it that he backed down after realizing that the stock market has nose-dived today, as reported.
As Trump has now removed the tariff, this move will allow both countries to negotiate on security and trade matters.
In this context of the political game of “who blinked first,” which is a metaphorical way of asking which party gave in or made a concession first during a negotiation or standoff, it appears that Trump has now “blinked first” by agreeing to temporarily pause the tariffs on Mexican goods for one month to allow for discussions on security and trade.
After Trump “blinked first” by pausing the tariffs for a month, the focus shifted to negotiations between the U.S. and Mexico.
This pause allows both countries to discuss security and trade issues, particularly addressing drug trafficking and illegal immigration.
As for the price of groceries, the temporary halt on tariffs might prevent immediate price hikes on goods imported from Mexico.
However, the outcome of the negotiations will determine the long-term impact on prices.
If the tariffs are reinstated, it could lead to higher costs for imported goods, including groceries.
In the end, President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico has indeed shown strong negotiation skills by securing the pause on tariffs for the tariffs showdown and committing to deploying troops to the border.
Her approach seems to be more about practical solutions rather than aim-first, shoot-later rhetoric.
Images @ President Claudia Sheinbaum on I G.
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