Trump and Sheinbaum: border protection deal against drugs and weapons!
Trump and Sheinbaum: border protection deal against drugs and weapons!
In the dramatic political game between the USA and Mexico, Donald Trump has stopped the introduction of planned tariffs against Mexico for the time being. This happened after a significant telephone conversation between Trump and the Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, as reported. Originally, US tariffs should come into force on products from Mexico, China and Canada from midnight, but Trump decided to have a one-month suspension. The reason: Mexico has agreed to strengthen the security measures at the border with the United States, which is considered an important step in the fight against drug smuggling.In a remarkable application of the events, President Sheinbaum announced that 10,000 additional soldiers from the National Guard are immediately sent to the border in order to combat the dangerous fentanyl smuggling in particular. This was discussed in the phone call with Trump, who then emphasized the United States' responsibility in terms of illegal arms trade in Mexico. As the Fuldaer Zeitung , Trump showed himself optimistic and described it as "very friendly".
planned negotiations and the geopolitical tensions
The one -month suspension of the tariffs is intended to give both countries the space in order to lead further negotiations on security issues and economic relationships. This is done in a tense climate, since Trump also threatened other countries, including EU countries, with similar measures. The stock markets worldwide already experienced a decline as a result of these announcements. The continued discussions from Monday should create the basis for future collaborations, while the states have to find a balance between trade and security.
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