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US President Donald Trump has threatened to immediately double tariffs on Mexico unless its government stops what he described as large migrant caravans heading towards the US southern border.
In a post on his social media platform Truth Social on Thursday, Trump warned that tariffs would be doubled if Mexican authorities failed to stop the alleged migrant movements. He added that there would be “no leniency”.
Trump linked his warning to Tuesday’s midterm elections, in which Democrats won majorities in both chambers of Congress and gained key state governorships. He claimed that the election results had encouraged renewed attempts to cross the US border.
He alleged that large migrant caravans were being organised for an illegal journey through Mexico and claimed that foreign countries were sending unwanted individuals towards the United States.
Trump said Mexican officials, US Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) had been informed of his warning. He also referred to Texas leadership following the election of Democratic Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa.
The Mexican government had not immediately commented on Trump’s threat or claims about migrant movements.
Trump Threatens to Double Tariffs on Mexico Over Migrants
