Mexico's president stated that he did not agree to halt migrant arrivals at the border during talks with Trump.
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US President-elect Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum had a phone conversation on Wednesday, during which Trump claimed they agreed to stop immigration to the US border. However, Sheinbaum denied this, stating there was no such agreement. Trump posted online, saying Sheinbaum had agreed to halt migration through Mexico, which would close the US southern border. In response, Sheinbaum clarified, "It was not Mexico's position to close the border," emphasizing respect for human rights and that immigration would be discussed in future talks.
Trump also warned of 25% tariffs on trade with Mexico and Canada starting in January, as well as a 10% tariff on Chinese imports. He stated tariffs could be lifted if illegal immigration and drug smuggling stopped, with a focus on combating fentanyl trafficking. Sheinbaum, after hearing Trump's announcement, responded by signaling a potential trade war, suggesting Mexico would also raise tariffs if the US proceeded.
Mexico's Economy Minister, Marcelo Ebrard, criticized Trump's tariff proposal, calling it a "shot in the foot" and a violation of the USMCA agreement made during Trump’s first term. Sheinbaum later posted on social media that they had a "great conversation" about immigration, assuring Trump that migrants were being cared for in Mexico. Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau convened an emergency meeting with provincial leaders to address Trump's tariff threats.
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