President-elect Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum held a phone call discussing immigration and drug trafficking. Trump threatened tariffs on Mexico and Canada unless they curb illegal migration and fentanyl smuggling. Sheinbaum rejected Trump's claims of an agreement to close borders, emphasizing Mexico's ongoing efforts to manage migration and drug issues.
Tensions between the U.S. and Mexico have escalated as Trump prepares to take office, threatening tariffs to address illegal immigration and drug trafficking. Sheinbaum, who took office in October 2024, has emphasized Mexico's strategies to manage these issues without resorting to border closures.
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