If Donald Trump’s plans to impose new tariffs on imports from Mexico lead to renewed talks over immigration, crime, and trade, Mexicans should welcome the opportunity. After years of democratic erosion under the former president, a different form of engagement with America may be just what Mexico needs.
MEXICO CITY – After winning the US presidential election last month, it did not take Donald Trump very long to announce that he will impose import tariffs of 25% on all goods from Mexico and Canada, as well as adding ten percentage points to all existing tariffs on goods from China. While the stated objective is to force these countries to block the flow of illegal migration and/or fentanyl from their territory into the United States, the policy neatly folds Trump’s favorite topics – immigration, crime, and tariffs – into one package.
MEXICO CITY – After winning the US presidential election last month, it did not take Donald Trump very long to announce that he will impose import tariffs of 25% on all goods from Mexico and Canada, as well as adding ten percentage points to all existing tariffs on goods from China. While the stated objective is to force these countries to block the flow of illegal migration and/or fentanyl from their territory into the United States, the policy neatly folds Trump’s favorite topics – immigration, crime, and tariffs – into one package.