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 Dr. Sanchez’s concerns regarding Donald Trump’s proposal to impose tariffs on Mexican goods if Mexico doesn’t curb migration and drug trafficking?
## Interview Transcript
**Anchor:** Welcome back. Joining us today to discuss Donald Trump’s recent comments regarding Mexico and potential trade tariffs is Dr. Maria Sanchez, professor of International Economics at the University of California, Berkeley. Welcome, Dr. Sanchez.
**Dr. Sanchez:** Thank you for having me.
**Anchor:** Mr. Trump recently stated that if elected, he would impose tariffs on Mexican goods if the country does not curb the flow of drugs and migrants across the southern border. What are your thoughts on this proposal?
**Dr. Sanchez:** This proposal is deeply concerning on several levels. First, it’s based on a fundamentally flawed understanding of the complex issues surrounding migration and drug trafficking. These are multifaceted problems that require comprehensive, cooperative solutions, not punitive unilateral actions.
**Anchor:** Mr. Trump also claims that during his previous presidency, he forced Mexico to pay for soldiers to patrol its border and stop migrants. Can you comment on the accuracy of that statement?
**Dr. Sanchez:** While there were agreements between the US and Mexico during the Trump administration regarding border security and migration, attributing the deployment of Mexican troops solely to pressure from the US and characterizing it as “Mexico paying” is a gross simplification. This ignores the complex internal factors driving Mexico’s own security concerns and its desire to cooperate on regional issues. [[1](https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-promises-25-tariff-products-mexico-canada-2024-11-25/)]
**Anchor:** Mr. Trump’s plan would involve escalating tariffs, potentially reaching 100%, if Mexico doesn’t comply. What could be the economic consequences of such a move?
**Dr. Sanchez:** The economic ramifications would be severe and far-reaching for both countries. Mexico is the US’s top trading partner, and these tariffs would disrupt supply chains, increase prices for consumers, and harm industries on both sides of the border. Ultimately, this kind of protectionist policy would hurt American businesses and workers as much as it would hurt Mexican manufacturers and exporters.
**Anchor:** Dr. Sanchez, what message do you think this proposal sends to Mexico and the international community?
**Dr. Sanchez:** This reflects a concerning trend of using coercive tactics and threats in international relations. It undermines trust and cooperation, which are essential for addressing shared challenges like migration and security. Such a unilateral approach undermines the rules-based international order and creates further instability.
**Anchor:** Thank you for your insightful analysis, Dr. Sanchez.
