For all her bluster, Mexico's new president has agreed to fulfill President Donald Trump's request to stem the tide of humanity--and the illicit things they carry--spilling over our southern border.
Following the White House announcement of 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods sold in the US on Feb. 1, a nasty war of words has ensued. Mexicans and Canadians have made their collective anger known on social media, while bankers and traders girded their loins for a protracted trade war.
NEW: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum folds, says she agreed to send 10,000 troops to the U.S. border after a “good” call with President Trump.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) February 3, 2025
Remarkable.
Sheinbaum released the following post on X (translated):
“We had a good conversation with President Trump with great… pic.twitter.com/ZPFWCoyYS8
As of Monday morning, the war has been postponed, at least on the southern front. Claudia Sheinbaum announced that Mexico has agreed to the basic request from the US to halt the flow of illegal aliens and illegal substances such as fentanyl across our mutual border.
The news comes as a tremendous relief for many who feared higher prices for fruits, tequila, automobiles assembled in Mexico, and sundry other goods.
It's far too early for the Trump camp to declare victory in this nascent trade war, however. Whether Sheinbaum delivers on her promise, how effective Mexico is in stanching the flow of humans and drugs, and what happens after the 30-day reprieve--these questions remain to be answered.
And of course there's still the question of Canada.
90 percent of illegals on terror watch list are now coming through Canada.
— Big Fish (@BigFish3000) February 2, 2025
Trump was right to hold Trudeau accountable. pic.twitter.com/5u2cvNevdy
Our northerly neighbor has shown a good deal of pluck in the public square. Canadians have claimed solidarity and promised to buy fewer American-made goods. They have dredged up the burning of the White House in 1814 when they fought with their fellow monarchists, the British. They have booed our national anthem at sporting events.
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All that aside, the Canadian house is in disarray. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has agreed to step down by late March, or sooner, if a suitable replacement can be found. Since a speech at the beginning of the tariff showdown, Trudeau has ridden a rare wave of popularity.
Some Canadians have adopted a perplexed attitude about the American request to stem the tide of illegal aliens and contraband across our vast northern border, claiming the amount of both is paltry compared to Mexico.
CBS Boston: 361 suspects on the terror watchlist were arrested on the U.S. northern border in 2024, double the 155 encountered on the Mexico border.
— Michael Chong 🇨🇦 (@MichaelChongMP) November 29, 2024
Canada is facing 25% tariffs due to illegal border crossings.
This is concerning. Watch the flip government response.#cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/tt46ra8ONY
But for those who were paying attention, that narrative began to shift months ago.
In any case, Canada just lost their sole partner in the trade war, for a month at least.
