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 are the potential economic ramifications for both the United States and Mexico if tariffs are imposed on goods from Mexico?
## Interview with Dr. Maria Sanchez, Trade Specialist
**Host:** Welcome Dr. Sanchez. Former President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Mexico if they don’t curb migration and drug trafficking. What are your thoughts on this proposal?
**Dr. Sanchez:** This isn’t the first time Trump has threatened tariffs on Mexico. During his presidency, he imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum, which ultimately hurt both American and Mexican businesses [link to relevant source if available]. This latest proposal seems equally ill-advised.
Imposing tariffs on goods from Mexico would have a significant impact on both economies. Mexico is the United States’ top trading partner, supplying a wide range of goods, from agricultural products to manufactured goods [[1](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/11/26/trump-tariffs-mexico-canada-costs-imports/76586798007/)]. Raising the cost of these goods would lead to higher prices for American consumers and potentially disrupt supply chains.
Furthermore, framing this issue solely as a migration and drug problem ignores the complexities behind these issues. It’s a simplistic approach that could lead to further tension and instability in the region.
**Host:** Trump claims that he forced Mexico to deploy soldiers to the border during his previous administration. What’s your response to this?
**Dr. Sanchez:** There is no evidence to support the claim that Mexico deployed soldiers solely due to pressure from the Trump administration. Mexico has its own sovereign right to secure its borders and address migration and security concerns independently. While there may have been increased cooperation between the two countries on these issues during Trump’s presidency, suggesting a direct causal relationship is misleading.
**Host:** What alternative solutions would you suggest to address these issues without resorting to tariffs?
**Dr. Sanchez:** A more constructive approach would involve working collaboratively with Mexico to address the root causes of migration, such as poverty and violence, while also investing in border security and regional development programs.
Strengthening our bilateral relationship based on mutual respect and cooperation is crucial for both countries’ economic prosperity and security.
