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 consequences for the US if Trump imposes his proposed tariffs on Mexico?
## Interview with Trade Expert on Trump’s Tariff Threats
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. Joining us today is Dr. Maria Sanchez, a leading expert on international trade and its impact on the US economy. Dr. Sanchez, Donald Trump has made some bold statements recently about imposing tariffs on Mexico if elected President. Can you tell us what he’s proposing and what the potential ramifications might be?
**Dr. Sanchez:** Thank you for having me. Yes, Mr. Trump has indeed made some significant statements. He’s proposing a tiered system of tariffs starting at 25% on all goods imported from Mexico if they do not “stop the flow of criminals and drugs” across the border, with the potential for those tariffs to increase to 100% if the situation doesn’t change. [[1](https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/11/26/what-are-trumps-plans-for-tariffs-on-china-canada-and-mexico)]
**Host:** This sounds like a drastic measure. What kind of impact could such tariffs have on the US economy?
**Dr. Sanchez:** The potential impact is quite significant. Mexico is a vital trading partner for the United States, being the main supplier of goods in the first half of 2024. [[1](https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/11/26/what-are-trumps-plans-for-tariffs-on-china-canada-and-mexico)]
Imposing such high tariffs would inevitably lead to increased prices for American consumers on a wide range of goods. It could also disrupt supply chains and harm businesses that rely on Mexican imports. We could see job losses in both countries as a result.
**Host:** Mr. Trump claims that Mexico paid for soldiers to patrol their Southern border during his previous presidency. Is there any evidence to support this?
**Dr. Sanchez:** While Mr. Trump has made this claim, it’s important to note that Mexico has historically resisted pressure to militarize its border with the US.
During his previous term, there were agreements implemented to enhance border security cooperation, but concrete evidence of Mexico “paying” for soldiers stationed on their own territory is lacking.
**Host:** Thank you for shedding light on this complex issue, Dr. Sanchez. It’s clear that Mr. Trump’s proposed tariff policy could have far-reaching consequences for both the US and Mexico.
