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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How did Donald Trump’s past tariffs on Mexico affect the US economy?
## Interview with Dr. Erika Sanchez on Trump’s Tariff Threat Against Mexico
**Host:** Welcome back to the show, Dr. Sanchez. Today we’re discussing Donald Trump’s recent campaign promises regarding Mexico. He’s threatened to implement hefty tariffs on Mexican goods if they don’t curb migration and drug trafficking at the US southern border. What are your initial thoughts?
**Dr. Sanchez:** This is a concerning development, and it echoes Trump’s past policies. During his previous presidency, he levied tariffs on Mexico and other countries, causing economic disruptions and ultimately hurting American consumers. [[1](https://www.usnews.com/news/economy/articles/2024-11-26/trump-vows-to-impose-heavy-tariffs-on-canada-mexico-and-china-in-move-that-could-drive-gas-food-and-other-prices-higher)].
**Host:** Trump claims Mexico paid for border security measures during his first term. Is that accurate?
**Dr. Sanchez:** His statements about Mexico paying for border security measures are misleading. While the US and Mexico did collaborate on certain security initiatives, Mexico never directly funded the kind of wall Trump promised.
**Host:** He also mentionedClaudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s current president, as the target of these potential tariffs. However, isn’t there some confusion here?
**Dr. Sanchez:** Yes, this highlights a significant misunderstanding. Claudia Sheinbaum serves as the head of government for Mexico City, not the entire country.
**Host:** So, Trump’s policy proposal seems riddled with inaccuracies. What impact could these tariffs have if they were implemented?
**Dr. Sanchez:** The consequences could be devastating. Mexico is the United States’ largest trading partner, and these tariffs would inevitably increase prices for American consumers on a wide range of goods. It would also harm the Mexican economy and potentially lead to job losses on both sides of the border.
**Host:** Dr. Sanchez, thank you for shedding light on this complex issue.
**Dr. Sanchez:** It’s important for the public to be well-informed about these proposals and their potential impacts.
