The Guardian: Mexico tightens southern border security as another day passes with no tariff deal
Under pressure from Trump, Mexico has launched a crackdown on the Guatemala border, arresting activists and holding migrants.
As Donald Trump’s deadline for new tariffs on Mexican imports draws near, Mexico has stepped up security along its porous border with Guatemala – deploying police and soldiers to its southern frontier and arresting prominent migration activists.
Trump last week pledged to impose 5% tariffs on Mexican products on 10 June unless Mexico stops Central American migrants from traveling through its territory.
US and Mexican officials met for a second day on Thursday to avert the tariffs, but have not reached an agreement.
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More News On U.S. - Mexico Talks On Migration Crisis
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US Not Satisfied With Mexican Steps to Curb Migrant Surge -- VOA
Trump plans to declare new national emergency to impose tariffs -- The Hill
Trump’s demand to Mexico: Keep migrants or suffer tariffs -- CNBC
Trump Calls for Mexico to ‘Step Up’ as U.S. Trade Talks Extended -- Bloomberg
Mexico to send its national guard to its southern border, talks with the US to resume Friday -- CNBC
Mexico aims to avoid tariffs with potential deal limiting migrants going north, allowing U.S. to deport Central American asylum seekers -- The Washington Post
Mexican foreign minister cites advances in U.S. immigration talks -- Reuters
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The last thing Trump wants is for Mexico to stop the flow but if they manage to do that he will find a way to keep up his charade.
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