If President Donald Trump orders the U.S.-Mexico border closed, as he again threatened on Tuesday, the impact would be devastating.
Trump wants to stop the flow of illegal immigration, but his chaotic and impetuous response won't fix the problem and will cause new ones.
Trade in goods and services totaling $1.7 billion flows through the border every day. As the United States' third-largest trading partner, Mexico is partly responsible for vehicles Americans drive, clothes we wear, electronics we use and food we eat. Our companies depend on Mexico for parts and goods they need, and our farmers supply Mexico with corn, soybeans and more.
