Mexico did not face a new tariff on April 2, the day of Trump's so-called "Liberation Day" tariff rollout. There remains a 25% tariff on non-USMCA-compliant goods from Canada and Mexico, as well as a 50% tariff on steel, aluminum and derivative products.

President Donald Trump posted letters to the leaders of Mexico and the European Union, saying they had not done enough to head off the new tariffs.

Trump said that if the EU or Mexico retaliates with higher tariffs, "then, whatever the number you choose to raise them by, will be added on to the 30% that we charge." President Donald Trump said Saturday the U.

The USDA had previously reopened certain ports, such as Douglas, Arizona, after Mexico's efforts to control the screwworm pest.

The pause on the biggest of Trump's tariffs won't end this week, as planned, but the problems they present still loom large.

When it comes to the U.S. president, the vast majority of Mexican adults (91%) say they have little to no confidence in Trump to do the right thing regarding world affairs. By comparison, a smaller majority of Mexicans (60%) expressed little or no confidence in Biden in 2024.

The 1996 agreement is set to expire Monday, which could raise the price of Mexican tomatoes and threaten thousands of Texas jobs.

Economists and investors are left guessing by President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda as he grants extensions then threatens higher tariffs in letters to trading partners. It remains to be