India, Feb. 4 -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday said that 25% tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on Canada's exports will be paused for "at least 30 days" as the two leaders agreed to work on addressing concerns over illegal immigration and fentanyl.

Canada had announced retaliatory 25% tariffs on US imports, which were scheduled to be imposed on Tuesday. Ottawa's tariffs targetted items such as beer, wine, household appliances, and sporting goods.

Trudeau said Canada will implement a $1.3 billion plan to reinforce the border with new choppers, technology and personnel to enhance coordination with "American partners" and increase resources to stop the flow of fentanyl. "Nearly 10,000 frontline personnel are and will b...