
Just two days after announcing sweeping sanctions of 25% on almost all Canadian imports as well as all Mexican imports, President Trump promised to pause the implementation of the levies for 30 days following urgent talks with the leaders of the two countries. The talks, according to a Reuters report, resulted in commitments by both Canada and Mexico to boost border controls, including deploying more personnel to stem the flow of migrants and stepping up drug traffic control measures. “As President, it is my responsibility to ensure the safety…