Mexico has begun to deploy 10,000 military troops to its border with the United States as part of the country’s effort to deter illegal immigration and drug smuggling northbound. Mexico has launched Operative Frontera Norte,

The move is part of a deal between Mexico and the U.S. that led President Trump to put a pause on tariffs on our neighbors to the south for the next 30 days.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday that their countries have avoided hefty U.S. tariffs — for now.