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President Sheinbaum Agrees to Halt Migration 'Effective Immediately' After Trump's 25% Tariff Threat

Nov 28, 2024, 01:04 AM

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has agreed, effective immediately, to halt all migration through Mexico into the United States after a 'wonderful' and 'very productive' conversation with President-elect Donald Trump, effectively closing the southern border. This decision comes following Trump's threat to impose a 25% tariff on Mexican goods if migrant caravans continued to the U.S. border. The two leaders also discussed strategies to combat the inflow of drugs, including fentanyl, into the United States. Sheinbaum released a statement after the call, emphasizing that caravans are not part of Mexico's migration strategy and expressing her commitment to cooperation with the U.S.