February 1 is maintained as the date for entry into force of tariffs to Mexico; White House highlights historical levels of cooperation ”

White House spokeswoman, Karoline Leavitthe said that the February 1 as an entry date of the 25% tariff announced by the president Donald Trump To Mexico and Canada.

In his first press conference since Trump’s investiture, on January 20, Leavitt said that “the date of February 1 is maintained” for the entry into force of the duty to these two countries and also to China.

“The president expects every nation of the world to cooperate with the repatriation of its citizens and has also made specific statements to Canada and Mexico about what awaits in terms of border security”, Said Leavitt, when questioned about what these countries could do to avoid tariffs.

At the conference, Leavitt acknowledged that “we have seen historical levels of Cooperation with Mexico“In this regard, and said that any change to Trump’s decision to impose tariffs will be notified.

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The White House spokeswoman justified the arrest of undocumented migrants with no criminal record in the raids, noting that anyone who enters the United States irregularly “is a criminal” and, therefore, subject to deportation. Photo: @presssec

On the subject of mass deportationsLeavitt sent a message to those who want to cross the United States: “You will be detained and deported,” and said that thanks to this operation, “the United States is more safe.”

The White House spokeswoman justified the arrest of undocumented migrants Without criminal record in the raidspointing out that anyone who enters the United States “is a criminal” and, therefore, subject to deportation.

Leavitt initiated his conference showing images of detainees in the operations of the immigration authorities, among which he highlighted Mexicans of child abuse and other crimes, to demonstrate the success of the Trump strategy.

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On January 20, after being invested and by signing a series of decrees in the Oval officeTrump confirmed his intention to impose tariffs on Mexico and Canada, claiming that “they are allowing large amounts of people and Fentanyl Enter ”to the United States.

“Well, we are thinking of 25% for Mexico and Canada because they are allowing a large number of people to enter the country and between fentanyl. I think we will do it on February 1, ”he said. Described a Canada of “Great abuser“

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