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 options are there to de-escalate the situation between the US and Mexico?
## Interview Transcript:
**Host**: Welcome back. Today, we’re discussing the potential for a trade war with Mexico ignited by Donald Trump’s recent campaign pronouncements. Joining us to break down this complex issue is Dr. Maria Sanchez, a professor of international economics at Stanford University. Dr. Sanchez, welcome to the show.
**Dr. Sanchez**: Thank you for having me.
**Host**: Dr. Sanchez, at a rally yesterday, Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on Mexico if they don’t curb immigration and drug trafficking. How seriously should we take this threat, and what are the potential consequences?
**Dr. Sanchez**: Well, this isn’t the first time Mr. Trump has threatened trade action against Mexico. As we saw during his previous presidency, he indeed imposed tariffs, notably on steel and aluminum. The threat should be taken seriously, though it’s important to remember that it’s also a campaign strategy aimed at appealing to his base.
However, the potential consequences are very real. Mexico is the US’s largest trading partner, [[1](https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/26/us/mexico-tariffs-us-trump.html)]. Tariffs would raise prices for consumers on both sides of the border and disrupt crucial supply chains, potentially harming industries and jobs in both countries.
**Host**: The Mexican President, Claudia Sheinbaum, has already indicated a willingness to retaliate with tariffs of her own. What form could that retaliation take, and how might it further escalate the situation?
**Dr. Sanchez**:
Mexico could target specific US industries, like agriculture or manufacturing, that are dependent on the Mexican market. However, a full-blown trade war would be incredibly damaging to both economies. It could lead to increased uncertainty, decreased investment, and ultimately, harm the economic prospects of both countries.
**Host**: This situation has the potential to be very messy.
What options are there for de-escalation?
**Dr. Sanchez**:
Diplomacy is crucial. Both sides need to engage in good faith negotiations to address the concerns about migration and drug trafficking while recognizing the vital importance of the US-Mexico economic relationship. This could involve increased cooperation on border security, investment in Central American development, and addressing the root causes of migration.
**Host**:
Dr. Sanchez, thank you for your insights. This is a situation we’ll be watching closely in the coming weeks and months.
**Dr. Sanchez**: My pleasure.
