Washington DC/IBNS: 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.

Trump said fresh tariffs targeting Mexico would not be implemented to trade falling under a pact between the United States, Mexico, and Canada for now.

"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 comments following earlier talks with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who he accused of using the dispute to "stay in power."

Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Tuesday slapped a 25 percent tariff on US products vowing to fight back Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on Canadian imports, calling it a "trade war" that will "first and foremost harm American families".

Trudeau said Canadians are "reasonable" and "polite," but will not back down from a fight, especially when the country's well-being is at stake.

Speaking from Parliament Hill, Trudeau slammed Trump's decision, saying that tariffs are a "very dumb thing to do."

He had also raised questions on the logic behind working with Vladimir Putin, whom Trudeau called a "murderer and a dictator," while imposing tariffs on Canada, a close ally and partner.

"Today the United States has launched a trade war against Canada. Its closest partner and ally, its closest friend," Trudeau had said.