A caravan of thousands of migrants from Central America makes its way to San Pedro Tapanatepec from Arriaga, Mexico October 27, 2018. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino
Reuters: Mexico draws red line on asylum in talks to stop Trump tariffs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Mexico on Monday made clear it would reject a U.S. idea to take in all Central American asylum seekers if it is raised at talks this week with Trump administration, which has threatened to impose tariffs if Mexico does not crack down on illegal immigration.
President Donald Trump last week said he will impose tariffs on all Mexican imports from June 10 as a way to pressure Mexico to tackle large flows of mostly Central American migrants passing through on the way to the United States.
The threat was a shock to global markets, which are already suffering from a trade war between the United States and China.
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WNU Editor: This red-line from Mexico is a guarantee that tariffs will be imposed by the U.S. on the June 10 deadline. Mexico's economy declined in the first quarter, these tariffs will guarantee an even greater slow down in the Mexican economy, and a definite end to U.S. investment in Mexico in the short term. My prediction is that Mexico will bend .... the question that remains unanswered is when.
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ReplyDeleteAll Mexico needs to do is to push back on its southern border now allowing these migrants to enter. That will then cause issues in the home countries - this is what is needed.
ReplyDeleteGuess whos gonna pay for our southern wall.
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