Mexico Tariffs Likely To Take Effect Next Week, Trump Vows In London
Posted on AllSides June 4th, 2019
From The Left
New tariffs against Mexico will begin to bite next week, President Trump vowed Tuesday, unless the White House is satisfied that Mexico's government is acting with new alacrity to stop migrants from crossing into the United States.
"This will take effect next week, 5 percent," Trump said during his visit to London.
Trump said he's open to continuing negotiations with Mexican leaders, including at a meeting scheduled for Wednesday between its foreign minister and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
The president is also willing, he said, to impose the tariffs...