Trump threatens to double Mexico tariffs over migrant caravans
Members of two migrant caravans, numbering about 1,000 and 100, hoped the Republicans’ midterm election defeat would ease US border restrictions.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to double tariffs on Mexico unless it curbs migrant caravans from crossing their shared border. The Mexican government has regularly intervened to stop groups of migrants attempting the journey since September, but at least two more groups have tried in recent days. Trump's warning came after the Republicans' perceived midterm election loss.
He alleged that the defeat would lead to less stringent border restrictions, a claim the Mexican government refuted. At least 1,000 people and 100 individuals were involved in the caravans, which have been making their way through Mexico's southern state of Chiapas, bordering Guatemala. Another caravan is set to depart Honduras on Sunday.
Despite the ongoing tensions, both nations are in the process of renegotiating their free trade agreement.
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Also reported by 3 other outlets
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- Trump threatens to double tariffs on Mexico as a new migrant caravan heads north mexiconewsdaily.com
