Trump Falsely Claims Border Closure Agreement with Mexico
Following a conversation between President-elect Trump and Mexican President Sheinbaum, Trump declared victory in stemming illegal immigration. Sheinbaum, however, stated that Mexico was already addressing migrant caravans and had no intention of closing its border. While the status of threatened tariffs on Mexico and Canada remains unclear, Trump framed the discussion as a success, suggesting the threat of tariffs alone was an effective policy tool. Illegal immigration across the southern border has recently decreased, a trend attributed in part to increased Mexican cooperation. The potential implementation of tariffs could negatively impact the USMCA trade agreement.
John Q. Hosedrinker