President-elect Donald Trump recently announced that he had a productive conversation with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, where they discussed strategies to halt migration through Mexico. Trump took to his Truth Social account to share the news, stating that Mexico had agreed to stop migration, effectively closing the Southern Border. Sheinbaum confirmed the conversation, describing it as excellent.
During the discussion, they addressed Mexico's efforts to prevent caravans from reaching the northern U.S. border and enhancing cooperation on security matters while respecting each country's sovereignty. They also talked about combating fentanyl consumption.
While the impact of this conversation on Trump's plan to impose tariffs remains uncertain, the President-elect had previously threatened to impose a 25% tax on all products entering the U.S. from Canada and Mexico as part of his crackdown on illegal immigration and drugs. Despite Trump's concerns about illegal migration, recent data shows a decrease in border apprehensions.
Illegal migration across the Mexico border has declined, partly due to increased cooperation between the U.S. and Mexico. Arrivals at the U.S.-Mexico border have decreased by 40% from a peak in December, with Mexican efforts at rail yards and highway checkpoints being credited for the drop.
