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 government (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 consequences for both the U.S. and Mexico if significant tariffs were imposed on Mexican goods?
## Interview with Trade Policy Analyst Dr. Emily Ruiz
**Interviewer:** Dr. Ruiz, presidential candidate Donald Trump recently threatened to impose significant tariffs on Mexican goods unless Mexico increases its efforts to stem the flow of drugs and migrants across the border. Can you help us understand the potential impact of these tariffs?
**Dr. Ruiz:** This is a highly concerning development. Imposing blanket tariffs of 25%, 50%, or even 100% on all Mexican imports would have severe consequences for both countries. Mexico is the United States’ largest trading partner, supplying vital goods across numerous sectors.
Such tariffs would likely lead to a sharp increase in the cost of consumer goods for Americans, potentially triggering inflation. It would also disrupt supply chains and hurt American businesses reliant on Mexican imports.
**Interviewer:** Trump claims Mexico paid for soldiers to patrol its southern border during his previous presidency. He cites this as proof of his ability to leverage pressure on Mexico. What are your thoughts on this claim and the proposed strategy?
**Dr. Ruiz:** The claim that Mexico paid for soldiers to patrol its southern border during Trump’s presidency requires further scrutiny. While it’s true that Mexico took steps to enhance border security, attributing this solely to financial pressure and portraying it as a complete success is misleading. This oversimplification ignores the complex realities of migration and drug trafficking.
Moreover, resorting to unilateral tariff threats as a primary solution is a dangerous precedent. It undermines diplomatic efforts, damages crucial relationships, and fuels economic instability.
**Interviewer:** What would you recommend as a more constructive approach to addressing these challenges?
**Dr. Ruiz:** A more effective strategy would focus on collaboration and partnership. This involves working with Mexico to address the root causes of migration and drug trafficking, such as poverty and lack of opportunities in Central America.
Investing in regional development, supporting human rights, and strengthening institutions in Mexico and Central America are crucial components of a long-term solution. Furthermore, promoting legal pathways to migration and addressing the demand for illegal drugs in the United States are essential parts of a comprehensive approach.