Washington DC/IBNS, March 7 -- US President Donald Trump Thursday said he was pausing sweeping tariffs recently imposed on Mexican imports after talks with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.

The announcement came even as tensions with Canada are on the rise.

"This Agreement is until April 2nd," he said.

On April 2, Canadian and Mexican goods could still face reciprocal levies.

Trump said on Truth Social of his deal: "I did this as an accommodation, and out of respect for, President Sheinbaum. Our relationship has been a very good one, and we are working hard, together, on the Border, both in terms of stopping Illegal Aliens from entering the United States and, likewise, stopping Fentanyl."

His remarks stood in sharp contrast with c...