There have been multiple threats from Donald Trump on Mexico’s commercial interests, but that last message of anticipating a 25% import tax on Mexican products is directly related to two issues: migration and drug trafficking.
Trump’s threat is tariffs, but what he wants is a response on security issues and if in Mexico we want to avoid very serious economic-financial problems, we must read his intentions carefully in this first howitzer against our country.
The graphs are very complete and the explanation is very clear as to why the United States would shoot itself in the foot if it applies those tariffs, but that is far from the correct response to the specific threat.
La mañanera is a propaganda space that, although it has lost the force it used to have to set the media agenda, remains the platform where the president, Claudia Sheinbaum, will establish her position on these crucial issues.
Therefore, yesterday’s morning scenario should have been for Omar García Harfuch, because the expected response has to do with the National Security issues of the two countries.
And it was not that the federal Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection was going to say yes to all of Trump’s claims, but it was the right time to show the world what President Sheinbaum herself designed: the scope of a super secretariat with powers not seen before.
It must be understood that Trump uses the low blow of trade as a powerful negotiating weapon, first, because he knows that it hurts and, second, because he can withdraw the complete punishment if he obtains the results he intends on those two issues: the enormous transfer of fentanyl from Mexico and the images of thousands of foreigners on their way to the common border.
If instead of tariffs the threat had been to declare Mexican cartels as terrorist groups as of January 20, 2025, there would be less room for retraction in the face of such a warning.
It is very difficult to ask a dogmatic government to act pragmatically, but that is what Mexico has to do.
Surely at Mar-a-Lago they don’t see the morning, so the best thing is to arrange a meeting at the highest level to begin the inevitable negotiations on security and migration.
Because it is a fact that with Donald Trump the trade issue will return, but now with economic reasons, so we do not have to burn all the cards.
He already told us that he is bothered by Chinese cars that he believes are manufactured in Mexico and exported to the United States. False, but that conversation will have its time.
For now, the scandal is generated by the warning of a generalized 25% tariff on any Mexican or Canadian product that arrives in the United States, but what underlies this threat is that Donald Trump’s government seeks to stop, at any cost, drug trafficking and illegal immigration.
We must not confuse the pears of trade with the apples of drug trafficking and migration, we must give Trump the correct answer.
**How might Trump’s tariff threats impact the flow of goods and services across the US-Mexico border, and what are the potential economic consequences for both countries?**
## World-Today-News Interview: Trump’s Tariff Threats & US-Mexico Relations
**Introductory Segment:**
**Host:** Welcome to World-Today-News. Today, we’re delving into the recent escalation of tensions between the US and Mexico following Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 25% tariff on Mexican goods. We’re joined by two distinguished guests: [Guest 1 name and expertise] and [Guest 2 name and expertise]. Welcome to both of you.
To kick things off, Mr./Ms. [Guest 1 name], can you give us your initial assessment of the situation? What are the immediate implications of Trump’s tariff threat for the Mexican economy?
**Guest 1 Response:**
**(Host turns to Guest 2)** Thank you, [Guest 1 name]. Mr./Ms. [Guest 2 name], do you agree with this assessment? What other angles should we be considering when analyzing the potential impact of these tariffs?
**Section 1: The Motivations Behind the Tariff Threat**
**Host:** The article argues that Trump’s use of tariffs is a negotiating tactic aimed at addressing broader security concerns – namely drug trafficking and migration. Mr./Ms. [Guest 1 name], how effective do you think this strategy is likely to be? Will it achieve Trump’s stated goals?
**Guest 1 Response:**
**(Host turns to Guest 2)** Mr./Ms. [Guest 2 name], some argue that framing these issues as solely security concerns overlooks the complexities of migration and the drug trade. What are your thoughts on this?
**Section 2: Responding to Trump’s Demands**
**Host:** The article suggests that the Mexican government should respond pragmatically, emphasizing areas of cooperation and seeking to negotiate solutions. Mr./Ms. [Guest 2 name], what kind of concrete steps can Mexico take to demonstrate its commitment to addressing these issues?
**Guest 2 Response:**
**(Host turns to Guest 1)** Mr./Ms. [Guest 1 name], do you see any potential downsides to such a pragmatic approach? Could it be perceived as giving in to pressure tactics?
**Section 3: The Future of US-Mexico Relations**
**Host:** Looking ahead, what are the long-term implications of this tariff threat for the relationship between the US and Mexico? Mr./Ms. [Guest 1 name], do you foresee a deeper deterioration in ties, or is there a possibility for constructive dialog?
**Guest 1 Response:**
**(Host turns to Guest 2)** Mr./Ms. [Guest 2 name], what role can international organizations and other global actors play in mitigating the potential damage caused by this escalating tension?
**Closing Segment**
**Host** Thank you both for sharing your insights on this critical issue. The situation remains fluid, and it will be crucial to continue monitoring developments and fostering open dialog between all parties involved.
**Outro:**
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