President Trump, who has insisted Aug. 1 is a firm deadline for countries around the world, said that "the complexities of a Deal with Mexico are somewhat different from other Nations."

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he had agreed with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to extend an existing trade deal with Mexico for 90 days and continue talks over that period with the goal of signing a new deal.

President Donald Trump posted on social media that he and Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum have agreed to extend the current tariff agreement between the U.S. and Mexico for 90 days to continue conversations.