Trump says Mexico will stop flow of illegal immigrants

President-elect Donald Trump recently announced that he had spoken with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo regarding the issue of migration through Mexico into the United States. Trump stated that Sheinbaum had agreed to take steps to prevent this migration following threats of significant tariffs on Mexican goods.

Trump had previously threatened to impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada if they did not do more to stop the flow of illegal immigrants and drugs into the U.S. Sheinbaum, who had recently taken office, warned that Mexico would retaliate if Trump followed through on his promise.

During a press conference, Sheinbaum stated, “If there are U.S. tariffs, Mexico would also raise tariffs.” Trump later took to social media to share details of his conversation with Sheinbaum, expressing optimism about the outcome. He wrote, “She has agreed to stop Migration through Mexico, and into the United States, effectively closing our Southern Border.”

The two leaders also discussed ways to address the influx of drugs into the U.S. during their conversation. Trump praised the dialogue as productive and expressed gratitude for Sheinbaum’s cooperation.

In a subsequent post, Trump declared that Mexico would immediately take action to prevent people from reaching the U.S. southern border, which he believed would significantly reduce illegal immigration. Sheinbaum confirmed the details of their conversation on social media, emphasizing the importance of collaboration on security issues between the two countries.

Trump’s stance on Mexico’s role in controlling migration has been a longstanding issue for the president. He has consistently criticized Mexico for not doing enough to curb the flow of migrants at the southern border.

Additionally, Trump threatened to impose an additional 10% tariff on China due to the high levels of fentanyl entering the U.S. from Mexico. The Chinese government responded to this threat, calling it unjustified and far-fetched.

The ongoing dialogue between the U.S. and Mexico highlights the complexities of border security and immigration issues faced by both nations. As the new administration takes office, the relationship between the two countries will continue to evolve, with potential implications for trade and security policies.