President-elect Donald Trump claimed a victory against illegal immigration after discussing measures with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum that he said would effectively close the Southern Border. However, Sheinbaum’s response indicated that Mexico’s stance is to build bridges between governments and their people rather than closing borders. The two leaders spoke after Trump threatened to impose tariffs on Mexico, their biggest trading partner.
Trump stated on Truth Social that Sheinbaum had agreed to stop migration through Mexico into the U.S., while Sheinbaum mentioned discussing measures to prevent migrants from reaching the border. Despite Trump’s tariff threats, Sheinbaum stated that they did not discuss the proposed tariffs during their conversation. Both leaders described the call as productive, and Sheinbaum emphasized the importance of continuing dialogue to avoid a trade war.
Trump campaigned on closing the southern border to migrants and stopping the flow of drugs, specifically fentanyl, which caused a significant number of overdose deaths in the U.S. last year. Sheinbaum warned about the economic risks for both countries from escalating tariffs, as Mexico and the U.S. are major trading partners. Ultimately, the conversation between Trump and Sheinbaum highlighted the complex issues surrounding immigration, trade, and drug trafficking between the two nations.
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