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 administration (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 would be the economic impact of Trump’s proposed tariffs on both the US and Mexico?
## Confronting the Threat of Tariffs: An Interview
**Host:** Joining us today is [Guest Name], an expert on U.S.-Mexico relations and trade policy. Donald Trump has once again threatened to impose tariffs on Mexican goods if they don’t stop the flow of migrants and drugs. This comes less than two weeks after a similar prediction from the NYT. [[1](https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/world/americas/mexico-tariffs-trump.html)]Is this just political posturing or a serious threat?
**Guest:** This is certainly concerning. Trump’s rhetoric, while familiar, still carries weight, especially given his history of imposing tariffs. Threatening a 25% tariff on all Mexican goods, escalating to 100% if necessary, is a drastic measure that would have severe consequences for both economies.
**Host:** Trump claims that Mexico agreed to deploy troops during his previous presidency to stem migration and that they paid for it. How accurate is this?
**Guest:** This is a highly contentious point. While Mexico did deploy National Guard troops to their southern border in 2019, this followed negotiations and agreements with the Trump administration, not a forced action. It’s also been disputed whether Mexico actually “paid” for the deployment in the way Trump suggests.
**Host:** Trump plans to call the current Mexican president, Claudia Sheinbaum, if he wins the election. Do you think this tactic will be effective?
**Guest:** It’s hard to say. The Mexican government has repeatedly denounced Trump’s policies and rhetoric. While Sheinbaum might engage in conversation, it is unlikely Mexico will accept ultimatums or be bullied into taking drastic actions to please the U.S., especially on issues as complex as migration.
**Host:** What are the potential consequences for both countries if these tariffs are imposed?
**Guest:** The economic impact would be significant. Mexico is the largest trading partner of the U.S., and a 25% tariff would dramatically raise prices for American consumers and businesses. It would also harm Mexican industries and potentially lead to job losses. Such a move could further damage the already delicate U.S.-Mexico relationship.
**Host:** Thank you for your insights, [Guest Name]. This is clearly a developing situation that we will continue to follow closely