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Trump says Mexico deal to avert tariffs is possible

President Trump says he might not place new 5% tariffs on Mexican goods.  Trump tweeted that message while returning home from Europe, saying if the U.S. makes a deal with Mexico where they begin purchasing Farm & Agricultural products at very high levels starting immediately, then no tariffs.  If not, Trump says the new tariffs will start Monday.  Trump also says there is a “good chance” of making that deal.

A Mexican delegation has spent this week discussing ways to avert new tariffs.  Vice President Mike Pence has told media outlets that the talks have gone well. 

Pence also told a crowd in York, Pennsylvania Thursday that Trump instructed him, the Secretary of State and their team to meet with the Mexican delegation and hear them out.  Pence said the Mexican delegation brought forward proposals, but Trump said, “It was not nearly enough.”