MEXICO CITY.- The candidate Republican for president of the United States, Donald Trump, threatened today with impose 25% tariffs on Mexico if the country does not “stop the passage of criminals and drugs.”
During a rally in Raleigh, North CarolinaTrump said that during his administration (2917-2021), forced Mexico to deploy soldiers to stop the flow of migrants.
“Mexico paid for the soldiers. They paid us so much”… he assured. He said he had a great relationship with the then Mexican president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
“He was a socialist… You can’t have everything,” and he complained about the “invasion” of migrants from Mexico. Immediately afterwards, he said that, if he wins the presidency in the elections on November 5, he would The first thing you will do is communicate with the president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum.
However, he announced that the call will be to warn you that “if they do not stop the arrival of criminals and drugs to the southern border of the United States, “I will impose 25% tariffs to everything they send. If it doesn’t work, 50%. If it doesn’t work, 75%, and if it doesn’t work, 100%.”
Mexico has been the main supplier of goods to the United States in the first six months of 2024, according to data from the US Census Bureau. Meanwhile, Canada and China have placed second and third place.
🚨#ULTIMAHORA If he wins the presidency, the Republican candidate Donald Trump threatens President Claudia Sheinbaum of applying 25% to 75% tariffs on the goods we send to the US, if the drugs and criminals that cross MX to the neighbor are not stopped. northern country. pic.twitter.com/2FnbppKJxx
— Ciro Di Costanzo (@CiroDi) November 4, 2024
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What are the potential economic repercussions for the US economy if tariffs are imposed on goods from Mexico?
## Trump Threatens Tariffs on Mexico, Sheinbaum Expresses Confidence
**Interviewer:** Joining us today is Dr. Maria Castillo, a senior researcher at the Institute for North American Studies.
Dr. Castillo, Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Mexico if they don’t curb migration and drug trafficking. How likely is this scenario?
**Dr. Castillo:** This is certainly a serious escalation of tensions between the two countries. Trump has a history of using tariffs as leverage, as evidenced by his trade war with China during his previous term. However, imposing tariffs on Mexico would have far-reaching consequences for both economies, given their deep interconnectedness. [1]
**Interviewer:** Trump claims he forced Mexico to deploy soldiers to the border during his previous presidency. What’s the reality behind that statement?
**Dr. Castillo:** There were indeed increased deployments of Mexican National Guard troops to the southern border during Trump’s presidency, but this was part of a broader agreement that involved both countries. While Trump portrayed it as a concession forced on Mexico, many argue it was a mutually beneficial arrangement to address shared concerns about migration.
**Interviewer:** We know Mexico’s current president, Claudia Sheinbaum, spoke with Trump during a previous tariff dispute. How confident can she be in averting another trade war? [1]
**Dr. Castillo:** Sheinbaum has expressed confidence in her ability to navigate this situation. Recall, during Trump’s previous term, there were similar threats leveled against Mexico, which ultimately led to negotiations. Sheinbaum’s experience and her administration’s commitment to dialogue might help de-escalate the situation.
**Interviewer:** But tariffs on goods from Mexico could significantly impact the US economy, right?
**Dr. Castillo:** Absolutely. Mexico is the US’s top trading partner, supplying a vast array of goods. Furniture, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and automobiles are just a few examples. Imposing tariffs would disrupt supply chains, drive up prices for American consumers, and potentially lead to job losses.
**Interviewer:**
Dr. Castillo, thank you for shedding light on this complex situation. We’ll be following developments closely.
**Dr. Castillo:** My pleasure.
