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 were the initial consequences of President Trump’s previously imposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China?
## Trump Threatens New Tariffs on Mexico
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. Joining us tonight is Professor Ricardo Sanchez, an expert on US-Mexico relations and trade. Professor Sanchez, Donald Trump made some startling statements today about Mexico and tariffs. Can you tell us what he said and what this could mean?
**Professor Sanchez:** That’s right. During a campaign rally, Mr. Trump threatened to impose a 25% tariff on all goods imported from Mexico if the Mexican government doesn’t dramatically increase its efforts to stop the flow of migrants and drugs across the US border. He also said that if these tariffs are ineffective, he would increase them incrementally, reaching up to 100%.
**Host:** This sounds quite drastic. Does Mr. Trump have any precedent for such actions?
**Professor Sanchez:** Yes, he does. Back in 2017, during his first term as president, Mr. Trump threatened and ultimately imposed tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada, and China as a way to pressure those countries on trade and immigration issues. [[1](https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-canada-mexico-china-59239afe12033ca99c65c7a2be0e4f0d)]
**Host:** And what was the outcome of those tariffs?
**Professor Sanchez:** The impact was mixed. Some argue the tariffs led to job losses in the US and ultimately did little to resolve the underlying issues. Others point out that they did force some concessions from Mexico and Canada on trade deals. However, it’s a complex issue with no easy answers.
**Host:** Mr. Trump’s statements today seem to be positioning Mexico specifically as the culprit for these issues. Is that an accurate reflection of the situation?
**Professor Sanchez:** This is where things get tricky. While Mexico is a major transit point for drugs and migrants heading to the US, the situation is incredibly complex. Attributing the problem solely to Mexico oversimplifies a multifaceted issue that involves organized crime, poverty, and regional instability.
**Host:** So, what are the potential consequences of these threats on US-Mexico relations and the economy?
**Professor Sanchez:** Imposing tariffs of this magnitude would undoubtedly strain US-Mexico relations and disrupt the already complex supply chains between the two countries. Mexico is a vital trading partner for the US, and such a move could have severe ramifications for both economies.
**Host:** Professor Sanchez, thank you for your valuable insights.
