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 are the potential economic consequences of imposing tariffs on Mexico?
## Interview with [Guest Name], Border Policy Expert
**Interviewer:** Mr./Ms. [Guest Name], former President Trump recently threatened to impose tariffs on Mexico if they don’t curb migration. What are your thoughts on this proposal?
**[Guest Name]:** Such a move would be extremely risky and economically damaging for both countries. While concerns about border security are understandable, imposing unilateral tariffs is not an effective solution.
We need to remember that Mexico is a vital trading partner, and slapping tariffs on their goods will likely backfire, hurting American consumers with higher prices and potentially destabilizing the North American economy.
Additionally, Mr. Trump’s claims of forcing Mexico to deploy soldiers during his previous term are questionable. While the agreement with Mexico did involve increased border security efforts, characterizing it as paying for soldiers is a misrepresentation. [[1](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/11/04/trump-25-tariff-mexico-immigration/76046407007/)]
**Interviewer:** But Mr. Trump argues this is about stopping the flow of ”criminals and drugs.”
**[Guest Name]:** While border security is important, it’s crucial to acknowledge that the vast majority of migrants are seeking asylum or better economic opportunities. We need to address the root causes of migration in Central America, such as poverty and violence, rather than resorting to punitive measures.
Furthermore, portraying Mexican migrants and the Mexican government as responsible for illegal drug trafficking is simplistic and unfair. This is a complex issue involving multiple actors and factors.
**Interviewer:** What alternatives to tariffs would you suggest?
**[Guest Name]:** We need a comprehensive and humane approach to border security that focuses on collaboration with Mexico rather than coercion.
This could include expanding legal pathways for migration, investing in development and security in Central America, and strengthening bilateral cooperation on combating drug trafficking. Building trust and mutual respect are essential for finding long-term solutions.
