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 tariffs on Mexican goods impact U.S. consumer prices?
## Interview with Dr. Elena Rodriguez, International Trade Expert
**Interviewer:** Dr. Rodriguez, Donald Trump recently threatened to impose significant tariffs on Mexican goods if Mexico doesn’t take further action to stop the flow of drugs and migrants into the US. What are your thoughts on this proposal?
**Dr. Rodriguez:** This is a very concerning development. While border security is a legitimate concern, using tariffs as a blunt instrument to address complex social and economic issues is highly problematic. Such a move would undoubtedly harm both the U.S. and Mexican economies.
**Interviewer:** How would these tariffs specifically impact the U.S. economy?
**Dr. Rodriguez:** Mexico is the U.S.’s top trading partner [[1](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/11/26/trump-tariffs-mexico-canada-costs-imports/76586798007/)], so imposing tariffs would likely lead to increased prices for American consumers on a wide range of goods. It could also disrupt supply chains and hurt U.S. businesses that rely on Mexican suppliers.
**Interviewer:** And what about the impact on Mexico?
**Dr. Rodriguez** : Mexico would undoubtedly suffer economic consequences as well. Tariffs would make Mexican exports to the U.S. less competitive, potentially leading to job losses and decreased economic growth.
**Interviewer:** Trump claims that Mexico paid for troops to secure its southern border during his previous administration. Is there any truth to this?
**Dr. Rodriguez:** While Mexico did deploy troops to its southern border during Trump’s presidency, it’s important to note that this was largely a reaction to pressure from the U.S. government, not a payment for services.
**Interviewer:** Trump mentioned Claudia Sheinbaum, the Mexican president, in his remarks. Is he aware that she is the mayor of Mexico City, not the president of Mexico?
**Dr. Rodriguez:** That appears to be a factual error. Andrés Manuel López Obrador is the current president of Mexico.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your insights, Dr. Rodriguez.
**Dr. Rodriguez:** My pleasure.