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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How might Donald Trump’s rhetoric and threats impact the relationship between the United States and Mexico, specifically considering the incoming Mexican President Sheinbaum?
## Interview with [Alex Reed Name – Expert on US-Mexico Relations]
**Interviewer:** Thanks for joining us today, Alex Reed. Donald Trump is making headlines again, threatening tariffs on Mexico if they don’t crack down on immigration and the drug trade. What are your thoughts on these threats?
**Alex Reed:** This is a familiar playbook for Donald Trump. During his previous presidency, he implemented similar tariffs, causing significant economic stress on both sides of the border. His claim that he forced Mexico to deploy soldiers to stop migrants, while perhaps exaggerating the extent of his influence, does highlight the complex issues around border security and migration that have long needed attention.
However, framing this as a simple transactional issue – “stop the flow or face tariffs” – is a dangerous oversimplification. The root causes of migration are complex and require nuanced solutions. Threatening trade as a blunt instrument is not only ineffective but also economically damaging.
**Interviewer:** Trump claims he has a great relationship with President Obrador and that Mexico paid for the soldiers. How accurate is this?
**Alex Reed:** Trump’s statement about his relationship with Obrador needs to be taken with a grain of salt. They did have some functional cooperation on issues like trade and migration, but it was a pragmatic partnership, not necessarily one based on deep friendship. As for Mexico paying for soldiers, this is partially true. Mexico did increase its security presence along its southern border, partly due to pressure from the Trump administration. However, characterizing it as Mexico “paying” the US is a misleading simplification.
**Interviewer:** Trump also claims he will call President Sheinbaum as soon as he’s elected to deliver this ultimatum. What impact could these threats have on the relationship between the two countries?
**Alex Reed:** This rhetoric from Trump is incredibly damaging to the US-Mexico relationship. President Sheinbaum, who has not even been sworn in yet, would likely be incensed by such a condescending and threatening phone call. The Mexican government has continually advocated for a respectful and collaborative approach to tackling shared challenges.
Trump’s threats are likely to further polarize the two nations and worsen an already tense situation. It’s crucial for the international community to advocate for peaceful, diplomatic solutions to these complex issues.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your insights, Alex Reed.
