Mexico agreed to take “unprecedented steps” to stop migrants from crossing its border into the United States, the State Department said. Read the statement here.
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Mexico Has Two Options in Dealing with Trump Demands on Migration. Both Could Hurt.
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico can either give in United State’s demands or face stiff tariffs. Both could weaken his ratings at home and the Mexican economy.
Mexico Will Face Tariffs Next Week, Trump Vows
At a news conference in London, the president says Republican senators would be “foolish” to try to stop him.
Mexico Cracks Down on Migrants, After Pressure From Trump to Act
Although President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico had opened his arms to migrants, his officials have recently ramped up detentions and deportations, following pressure from President Trump.
U.S. Promises Security Aid, but No Funds, to Guatemala to Curb Migration
In Guatemala, the homeland security secretary offset requests for restoring funding cuts by offering hands-on assistance from United States agents and investigators.
Trump Says U.S. Will Hit Mexico With 5% Tariffs on All Goods
The president said he would use tariffs to punish Mexico until it stops the flow of migrants into the United States.
Trump Says U.S. Will Hit Mexico With 5% Tariffs on All Goods
The president said he would use tariffs to punish Mexico until it stops the flow of migrants into the United States.
E.U. Countries Agree to Take Migrants After Rescue Ship Standoff
Malta announced Saturday a deal to for four European Union nations to accept the 64 migrants rescued at sea off Libya 10 days ago.
Central American Farmers Head to the U.S., Fleeing Climate Change
The problems plaguing farmers in Honduras and elsewhere have mounted with rising temperatures and increasingly unpredictable weather.
U.S. Wants to Allow More Foreign Workers While Also Restricting Immigration
The move to expand the H-2B visa program appeared to clash with the Trump administration’s repeated message about a crisis on the southern border.