President-elect Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum had a contentious conversation regarding migration issues, with differing accounts of what was discussed. Trump claimed Sheinbaum agreed to close the southern border to stop migration, while Sheinbaum stated that she explained Mexico’s strategy to address migration while respecting human rights and emphasized building bridges, not closing borders. Trump had also recently announced plans to place new tariffs on imported goods from Mexico, Canada, and China, citing the fentanyl crisis and illegal immigration as driving factors. He proposed a 25% tariff on all products from Mexico and Canada until the issues are addressed. The conversation between the two leaders came amid escalating tensions over migration and trade policies.
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