President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico referred to former U.S. President Donald Trump as a “friend” and expressed his intention to write a letter to Trump warning him against advocating for the closure of the border or blaming migrants for drug trafficking. Despite past controversial statements made by Trump regarding Mexican immigrants, López Obrador praised Trump as a man of intelligence and vision.
López Obrador highlighted the economic interdependence between Mexico and the United States, emphasizing that a border closure would have severe negative consequences for both countries, particularly in key industries such as automotive manufacturing. He asserted that migrants do not bring drugs into the United States and that closing the border would be ineffective and impractical.
The Mexican president also addressed concerns in the U.S. about the relocation of auto production to Mexico, arguing that bringing production back to the U.S. would result in significantly higher costs for American consumers. Despite tensions and disagreements, López Obrador and Trump maintained a relatively positive relationship during Trump’s presidency, with Mexico agreeing to enhance border security measures to curb migration to the U.S.
Overall, López Obrador’s comments reflect a pragmatic approach to addressing issues related to immigration, trade, and border security between Mexico and the United States, emphasizing the need for cooperation and dialogue rather than confrontation or unilateral actions.
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