<h1>US Agrees to 90-Day Talks with Mexico to Maintain 25% Tariffs Amid Trade Tensions</h1> The US President agreed to a 90-day negotiation period with Mexico to avoid increasing tariffs, maintaining a 25 percent rate on imports amid ongoing trade tensions. This agreement followed threats of higher tariffs and was part of broader trade negotiations with multiple countries, including South Korea, the EU, Japan, and Southeast Asian nations. The tariffs, linked to concerns such as fentanyl trafficking, will continue on autos, copper, aluminum, and steel at specified rates during negotiations. The deal aims to address trade imbalances and non-tariff barriers, though specifics remain unclear. Other countries remain uncertain about their trade status as the US prepares to implement new tariff rates via executive order. The agreement does not supersede protections under the existing USMCA, which is slated for renegotiation. The US trade deficit with Mexico has significantly increased since the USMCA's enactment, motivating efforts to reduce the imbalance.