Trump folds under pressure, pauses tariffs on Mexico and Canada

Donald Trump probably didn't want to spark a new round of international headlines about him being a "paper tiger," but that's precisely what has happened.

Tuesday, February 04, 2025 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS Trump folds under pressure, pauses tariffs on Mexico and Canada Trump folds under pressure, pauses tariffs on Mexico and Canada Donald Trump probably didn't want to spark a new round of international headlines about him being a "paper tiger," but that's precisely what has happened. MORE Senior State Department official haunted by his scandalous record In theory, revelations about Darren Beattie's recent past should end his State Department tenure. In practice, it might not be that simple. MORE Senior State Department official haunted by his scandalous record In theory, revelations about Darren Beattie's recent past should end his State Department tenure. In practice, it might not be that simple. MORE Rubio taps Pete Marocco to run USAID, despite his Jan. 6 past In case the pardons weren't enough, Pete Marocco, one of the men who entered the Capitol on Jan. 6, now has a powerful position in the State Department. MORE Rubio taps Pete Marocco to run USAID, despite his Jan. 6 past In case the pardons weren't enough, Pete Marocco, one of the men who entered the Capitol on Jan. 6, now has a powerful position in the State Department. MORE Trump makes a provocative choice for the National Counterterrorism Center Joe Kent has alleged associations with white nationalists and has embraced a variety of conspiracy theories. MORE Trump makes a provocative choice for the National Counterterrorism Center Joe Kent has alleged associations with white nationalists and has embraced a variety of conspiracy theories. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG 'The telltale signs of a coup': Musk's power grab draws outraged backlash Maddow: Trump's dismantling of independent news media is happening before our eyes On aid to Ukraine, Trump has a brand new 'favor' in mind Hakeem Jeffries' latest message deserves GOP leaders' attention New revelations complicate the Gabbard, RFK Jr. confirmation fights Trump hedges (again) on whether he's spoken directly to Putin   MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   NEWS TIPS? SEND IT TO RACHEL MADDOWSHOW ON THREADS RACHEL MADDOW ON THREADS Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER