In a recent phone call, President Trump informed Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum that tariffs were unavoidable, but after discussions regarding security collaboration, he agreed to suspend tariffs on Mexican goods through April 2, later announcing a similar pause for Canada.

Mexico has extradited 29 members of drug cartels to the U.S., coinciding with a promise by President Trump to impose tariffs on Mexican imports unless narcotics trafficking is addressed. The extradited include notable figures like Rafael Caro Quintea, charged with the murder of a DEA agent, marking a significant moment in U.S.-Mexico cooperation against drug trafficking.

Trump officials are divided over whether to conduct military strikes against Mexican drug cartels or to collaborate with the Mexican government to dismantle these organizations. A Mexican delegation is set to arrive in Washington for discussions on a security agreement amid tensions.