Trump tweets a trade deal has been signed with Mexico to avoid tariffs

President Trump on Friday called off his plan to implement tariffs on Mexican goods.

Trump made the announcement on Twitter around 8:30 p.m.:

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo more formally announced the agreement shortly thereafter. 

The announcement avoids what economists and Republicans feared would be damaging to the U.S. economy. According to Mexico's foreign minister, the agreement calls for Mexico to deploy its national guard throughout the country, as well as allow migrants to wait in Mexico while their asylum claims are adjudicated. The agreement also calls for Mexico to offer jobs, health care and education. 

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