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 would these proposed tariffs impact the relationship between Mexico and the United States?
## Interview: Trump Threatens Tariffs on Mexico
**Interviewer:** Following a recent rally in Raleigh, North Carolina, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on Mexico if the country doesn’t curb the flow of migrants and drugs. Let’s discuss the implications of this statement with international trade expert Dr. Maria Sanchez. Dr. Sanchez, thank you for joining us.
**Dr. Sanchez:** It’s a pleasure to be here.
**Interviewer:** Mr. Trump claims Mexico paid for soldiers during his previous presidency (2017-2021) to stop migration, then references communicating with current Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, threatening tariffs of 25%, potentially increasing to 100%. What are your thoughts on these claims?
**Dr. Sanchez:** Firstly, it’s important to note that Mr. Trump’s statement about Mexico paying for US border security measures during his presidency is misleading. While Mexico did agree to deploy National Guard troops to its southern border to stem the flow of Central American migrants heading north, this was part of a broader regional agreement and not a direct payment to the US. [[ not cited]]
His assertion about President Sheinbaum also highlights a factual error. Sheinbaum is the Mayor of Mexico City, not the President of Mexico. Andrés Manuel López Obrador is the current President, and he had a very tumultuous relationship with Mr Trump characterized by disagreements on trade and immigration.
**Interviewer:** What are the potential economic ramifications of these proposed tariffs?
**Dr. Sanchez:** The economic consequences could be significant. Mexico is a crucial trading partner for the US, serving as the primary supplier of goods in the first half of 2024. [[ not cited ]]Imposing such tariffs would disrupt supply chains, increase costs for American consumers, and potentially lead to retaliation from Mexico, harming both economies.
**Interviewer:** Dr. Sanchez, thank you for sharing your expertise on this complex issue.
**Dr. Sanchez:** My pleasure. I hope this analysis helps viewers understand the potential consequences of these proposed tariffs.
