Trump and Mexican President Discuss Border Security Amid Tariff Threat.getDrawable

President-elect Donald Trump is claiming a victory against illegal immigration following discussions with Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum about measures to address the issue. While Trump stated that they had agreed to effectively close the Southern Border to stop migration into the United States, Sheinbaum emphasized building bridges between governments and their peoples instead of closing borders. The conversation between the two leaders took place amidst Trump’s threat of imposing a 25% tariff on Mexico, which could have significant economic consequences given that the two countries are each other’s largest trading partners. Sheinbaum clarified that they did not discuss the proposed tariff during their call, but they did discuss measures to address migrants before they reach the border. Trump described the call as “wonderful” and “very productive,” emphasizing his campaign promises to close the border and stop the flow of drugs, particularly fentanyl. Sheinbaum warned about the economic risks of escalating tariffs, stressing the need for dialogue and cooperation between Mexico and the United States to address immigration and drug-related issues.

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