U.S. President Donald Trump has paused in his plan to put tariffs on Canada. He has agreed to delay instituting any tariffs for at least 30 days after discussions with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday. Canada’s counter-tariffs on the U.S. have been cancelled.

Trudeau informed Trump that Canada will be moving forward with its previously announced $1.3-billion border security plan. This plan includes reinforcing the 49th parallel with new helicopters, technology and personnel. It will also increase co-ordination with American officials to focus on illegal drugs and migrants. Trudeau said 10,000 front-line personnel will be working along the border.

Trudeau has made a commitment to appoint a new fentanyl czar. He will be listing Mexican cartels (leading purveyors of fentanyl and other drugs into the U.S. and Canada) as terrorists under Canadian law.

Trudeau said Canada is launching a Canada-U.S. Joint Strike Force against organized crime and money laundering, contributing $200 million in funding to get things started.

Trump has also paused the tariffs he threatened against Mexico after discussion with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday.

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