Left: Ottawa (Canada), March 5, 2024.- As part of his international agenda, President Daniel Noboa held a meeting with Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada. Photo courtesy of the President of the Republic of Ecuador. Photographs: Jonathan Miranda/ Presidency of the Republic. Right: In the capital’s Zócalo, activities related to the Monumental Carpet began. Ephemeral Art, an event organized by the Government of Mexico City and the Government of the State of Guanajuato, the inauguration was in charge of: the Head of Government, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, the Governor of Guanajuato, Diego Sinhue Rodríguez, the Secretary of Culture of Mexico City, Alfonso Suárez del Real y Aguilera, and Cristina Pineda, designer. Photo: Gabriela Malagón/ Mexico City Ministry of Culture License.
Was it the shortest trade war in history? It took less than a full business day for Mexico and Canada to offer up concessions to President Donald Trump to avoid 25% tariffs. Trump himself announced the resolution with Mexico, posting on Truth Social:
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Canada’s deal with the United States via a post on X.com, writing:
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…
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) February 3, 2025
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