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 ramifications of Trump’s proposed tariffs on Mexico?
## Interview: Trump Threatens Tariffs on Mexico
**Host:** Joining us today is Dr. Maria Garcia, a senior fellow at the Center for International Trade and Economics, to discuss Donald Trump’s recent statements regarding potential tariffs on Mexico. Dr. Garcia, thanks for being with us.
**Dr. Garcia:** It’s a pleasure to be here.
**Host:** Let’s dive right in. During a recent rally, Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on Mexico if they don’t curb drug trafficking and migration. What are your thoughts on this proposal?
**Dr. Garcia:** This isn’t the first time we’ve seen Trump threaten tariffs as a negotiating tool, but the scale and potential economic ramifications are significant. He’s proposing a tiered structure starting at 25% and escalating to 100%, which would have a devastating impact on the US-Mexico trade relationship.
**Host:** You mentioned the economic impact. Could you elaborate on that?
**Dr. Garcia:** Absolutely. Mexico is the US’s largest trading partner [[1](https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/11/26/what-are-trumps-plans-for-tariffs-on-china-canada-and-mexico)]. Imposing tariffs would inevitably lead to increased prices for US consumers on a wide range of goods, disrupt supply chains, and potentially trigger retaliatory tariffs from Mexico, harming both economies.
**Host:** Trump stated that he forced Mexico to deploy soldiers to the border during his previous presidency. Is that accurate?
**Dr. Garcia:** Trump did pressure Mexico by threatening tariffs in 2019, leading to the deployment of Mexico’s National Guard to its southern border. However, accurate figures on the extent of funding and the deployment’s effectiveness are debated.
**Host:** Critics argue that framing migration as an “invasion” and linking it to drug trafficking is unfair and inaccurate. What are your thoughts on this?
**Dr. Garcia:** It’s critical to approach this issue with nuance. While drug trafficking is a serious concern, painting all migrants as criminals is misleading and harmful. Many people are fleeing violence and poverty and seeking a better life. Oversimplifying a complex issue can lead to harmful policies.
**Host:** Dr. Garcia, thank you for sharing your expert insights on this developing story. We’ll continue to follow this closely.