Trump threatens to double tariffs on Mexico as a new migrant caravan heads north
Sheinbaum pushed back on the threat, saying no caravan has reached the U.S. border during Trump's second term. The post Trump threatens to double tariffs on Mexico as a new migrant caravan heads north appeared first on Mexico News Daily
President Donald Trump has threatened Mexico with doubling tariffs if it fails to halt migrants travelling towards the US border. Trump's comments came after a news report on Thursday revealed that large caravans were forming and beginning their illegal journey through Mexico. Many of the individuals in these caravans are believed to be individuals that various countries do not wish to see within their borders.
Trump's threats were motivated by the fact that the perceived loss of his Republican Party in the recent midterm elections had emboldened the migrants. He also warned that he was putting the incoming Democratic governor of Texas on notice about the issue.
The caravan, called "God With Us," began its journey on Tuesday through southern Mexico, encouraged by the Democratic victory in the recent elections. The caravan is composed of over a thousand migrants, mostly originating from Central America. The group aimed to first reach Mexico City, which is over 1,000 kilometers away.
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