Latin America

3 Mexican Sectors Most Affected by U.S. Tariffs, and How the Country Could Respond

David Bale1 day ago016 mins

The Trump administration’s move to impose tariffs on Mexico sent shock waves across the country of 130 million people on Sunday, with economic sector after sector bracing for the impact of these measures. So far, Mexico has yet to provide any specifics on how it plans to hit back. But President Claudia Sheinbaum’s negotiators must…

Latin American Leaders Welcome and Warn Trump

David Bale2 weeks ago014 mins

In the weeks before he took office, Donald J. Trump repeatedly vowed to carry out the largest deportations in U.S. history and to militarize the border, all while his transition team rebuffed requests from regional leaders to meet over the effects of his promised moves. He made countries such as Mexico targets of his attacks,…

How Mexico Is Preparing for Tariffs Negotiations With Trump

David Bale2 weeks ago013 mins

For the second time in less than decade, Mexico is preparing to negotiate with President-elect Donald J. Trump, who is threatening the neighboring country with sky-high tariffs, mass deportations and military strikes on cartels. The stakes are huge for Mexico’s 130 million people. Among major economies, Mexico is exceptionally dependent on the United States, sending…

Trump Team Rebuffs Talks on Mass Deportations, Latin American Countries Say

David Bale3 weeks ago012 mins

Donald Trump has promised to pursue the largest deportation operation in American history as soon as he takes office. But the Mexican government and other regional allies have been unable to meet with the incoming Trump administration, according to officials in Latin America, leaving them in the dark about the president-elect’s plans to deport millions…