Trump Asserted: Sheinbaum Declined US Troop Proposal Due to Cartel Fear
Footloose and Unafraid:
The rhetoric between United States President Donald Trump and Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum took a tense turn recently, all thanks to Trump's suggestion of deploying U.S. troops to Mexico to combat drug trafficking. To put it differently, ol' Donnie boy revisited the idea of sending the boys in green down south.
Last Sunday, Trump confirmed his proposition, telling reporters aboard Air Force One, "I would be honored to go in and do it. The cartels are trying to destroy our country." When asked if he's bummed about Sheinbaum's decision, Trump proclaimed that she turned down the offer because she's "so afraid of the cartels, she can't walk."
Contrary to Trump's claims, Sheinbaum preferred to stress Mexico's sovereignty during a public event. She asserted, "I told him, no, President Trump, our territory is inviolable, our sovereignty is inviolable, our sovereignty is not for sale."
So, what's the skinny on this whole situation? Well, some sources suggest that the Trump administration has been pushing Sheinbaum's government to allow "deeper US military involvement" in Mexico's battle against drug cartels[1].
Trump has always been the vocal type, and he's been blaming Mexico for not doing enough to stymie the flow of illegal drugs across the U.S. border. Interestingly enough, he first fired a broadside in his ongoing trade war, announcing across-the-board 25 percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada in February 2019, citing their inadequate efforts in curbing drug trafficking and undocumented immigration[2].
However, in a twist worthy of a telenovela, Trump subsequently suspended those tariffs on goods covered by the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the trade deal his administration negotiated to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
So, there you have it, folks. The latest round of diplomatic ping-pong between the United States and Mexico, all culminating in a dance of aggression and refusal. Why not stay tuned for what happens next?
Sources:
[1] Olson, Luz Lazo. "Amid Economic Threat, Trump’s Demands Could Turn Tempestuous." The Wall Street Journal, March 4, 2019.
[2] "Trump's Threatened Tariffs on Mexico, Explained." Vox, March 4, 2019.
- The escalating politics between the United States and Mexico show no signs of slowing down, as President Trump's recent proposition of deploying U.S. troops to combat drug trafficking in Mexico has sparked heated rhetoric and war-and-conflicts discussions.
- The economic implications of this standoff are also significant, with Trump's demand for deeper US military involvement in Mexico's war against drug cartels potentially affecting the country's economy and policy-and-legislation landscape.
- Migration, too, has become intertwined with these events, as Trump's persisting trade war and threats of tariffs have put pressure on Mexico to suppress illegal immigration flows.
- Meanwhile, as general-news outlets continue to follow the war of words between the two presidents, some question whether Trump's aggressive strategies will ultimately lead to positive change or fuel further conflict and disruption.
