Mexican cartels “endanger the US national security”, says Donald Trump against tariff announcements
The White House reported that the president Donald Trump He signed on Saturday the executive order to impose 25% tariffs To Mexico and Canada, as well as 10% to China due to the fentanyl crisis facing the United States.
This decision will cause Mexican producers to pay a 25 percent rate, which will remain “until Mexico cooperates with the United States in the fight against Drugs”
During the announcement, made through the social networks of the White House, the US president said that the Mexican cartels They are the main traffickers of Fentanylmethamphetamine and other drugs.
In addition, he assured that the cartels maintain an alliance with the Government of Mexico that endangers American citizens.
“Mexican cartels are the main traffickers of fentanyl, methamphetamine and other drugs. These cartels have an alliance with the Government of Mexico and endanger national security and public health in the United States, ”he said.
It should be noted that in this regard, the administration of drug control (DEAfor its acronym in English) in its latest report identified the Sinaloa Cartel and the Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel (CJNG) as the two organizations that traffic Fentanyl to the United States.
Through social networks, the President of the United States announced that the imposition of tariffs was carried out through the International Emergency Emergency Powers Law (IEEPA) due to the threat of illegal migrants and drugs.
“This was done (…) due to the great threat of illegal immigrants and mortal drugs that kill our citizens, including fentanyl. We need to protect Americans, and it is my duty as president guarantee security of all I made a promise in my campaign to stop the avalanche of illegal immigrants and drugs that cross our borders, and the Americans voted overwhelmingly in favor of it. ”
Sheinbaum says the Mexican economy is “strong”
Before the threat of imposition of tariffs (signed this Saturday by Donald Trump), the president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo said that the Government of Mexico is prepared with at least three plans.
“Have Plan A, Plan B and Plan C For what the United States government decides (…) it is important to remember the implications that could have tariffs for US economy. “
This Saturday, after the signing of the executive order by Donald Trump, the president of Mexico reaffirmed to feel calm and emphasized that the country negotiates with the forehead high.
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