President Donald Trump said he plans to put a 30% tariff on goods from Mexico, which has up until now been able to escape the worst of the administration’s trade wars.
In his letter announcing the tariff threat, Trump said Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum isn’t doing enough to stop the flow of illegal drugs across the border.
But Sheinbaum said Monday the United States also needs to do more to stop arms trafficking into Mexico and crack down on the drug trade in its own territory.
“We’re doing our part, they also have to do their part,” Sheinbaum told reporters at her daily morning press conference.
Sheinbaum also said Mexico and the United States were nearing a security agreement that she believes will be signed before the Aug. 1 tariff deadline.
Sheinbaum said the agreement will not involve U.S. troops entering Mexican territory.
Earlier this year, Mexico was able to put off a 25% tariff after Sheinbaum promised to send additional Mexican National Guard troops to the border.
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In a post, the State Department called Mexico’s progress on border security “unacceptable.” Meanwhile, Mexico’s president is calling on the United States to do more to stop the flow of firearms into her country.
