President Trump has been described as disruptive, fulfilling his campaign promises and overturning actions of his predecessor to make America great. His decisions range from economic and foreign trade issues to stances on gender and climate change. This note analyzes the actions of the president that will affect Mexico.
Regarding migration, the executive orders signed impact the repatriation of undocumented workers, posing challenges for Mexico in dealing with deportees who are not Mexican. This could increase pressure on the labor market and the informal economy.
In the economic realm, a reduction in remittances received by Mexico is expected, which would affect consumption and increase unemployment. Tariffs on Mexican exports could decrease income and production in the country, especially for maquiladoras that use cheap labor.
The declaration of Mexican cartels as terrorists could have long-term positive effects by eliminating associated criminal activities. However, the potential military intervention from the United States without cooperation from the Mexican government poses challenges, given the historical relationships between organized crime and local authorities.
It is noted that Trump's stance towards Mexico will require negotiations and strategies to minimize the negative impacts on the economy and security of the country. The current situation demands unity and concrete actions to protect sovereignty and national interests in the face of the disruptive decisions of the U.S. government.
