Trump Says Mexico Will Help Stop Migration After Talking to President Sheinbaum

President-elect Donald Trump said he spoke with Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, and she agreed to take steps to stop migration through Mexico into the United States. Trump called the conversation “productive” and said this move would help close the southern border.

“She has agreed to stop migration through Mexico, and into the U.S.,” Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social. “We also talked about ways to stop drugs from coming into the U.S. It was a very productive conversation!”

Mexico Responds to Tariff Threats

President Sheinbaum confirmed the conversation but warned that Mexico would fight back if Trump imposes new tariffs. “If there are U.S. tariffs, Mexico would also raise tariffs,” she said during a press conference.

She also said Mexico is already working on migration issues in a way that respects human rights. On X (formerly Twitter), Sheinbaum explained, “We assist migrants before they reach the border. Our goal is not to close borders but to work together with other governments.”

Trump has said many times that Mexico isn’t doing enough to stop illegal immigration and drug smuggling. He threatened to put a 25% tax on goods from Mexico and Canada if they don’t act. He also said he might tax goods from China over the flow of fentanyl, a dangerous drug often smuggled into the U.S.

“Mexico will stop people from coming to our Southern Border, starting right away,” Trump said, calling it a major step to reduce illegal immigration.

President Sheinbaum, who recently became president, is focused on helping migrants and maintaining strong ties with the U.S. She said Mexico’s approach is to assist migrants and avoid chaos at the border.

“We are committed to managing migration while respecting human rights,” Sheinbaum said.

Trump also promised to launch a big campaign to educate Americans about the dangers of fentanyl, a drug responsible for many overdose deaths. “Millions of lives are being destroyed. By the end of this campaign, everyone will understand how dangerous this drug really is,” he said.

As Trump prepares to take office, it’s unclear if this agreement will bring real changes. Both leaders are under pressure to deliver results soon.