Trump and Mexican President Discuss Border Security Amid Tariff Threats

President-elect Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum had a conversation regarding immigration and illegal drugs, with Trump claiming that Mexico agreed to stop migration into the United States, effectively closing the Southern border. However, Sheinbaum’s interpretation of the conversation was focused on building bridges between the two countries rather than closing borders. Despite Trump’s threats of imposing a 25% tariff on Mexican goods, the two leaders did not discuss this during their call. Both leaders described the conversation as productive, with Trump calling it “wonderful.” Mexico and the U.S. are each other’s largest trading partners, and a trade war could have significant economic impacts on both countries. Trump campaigned on closing the southern border to migrants and stopping the flow of drugs, particularly fentanyl, which has caused a significant number of overdose deaths in the U.S. Sheinbaum warned about the economic risks of tariffs for both countries, emphasizing the importance of maintaining communication and cooperation between governments.

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