Imposing Duties To Address the Situation at Our Southern Border

President Donald J. Trump has issued an executive order imposing a 25% tariff on Mexican imports to address illegal immigration and drug trafficking at the U.S.-Mexico border. This action, justified as a national emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, aims to pressure Mexico into taking stronger measures against drug cartels and human traffickers. The tariffs could lead to higher prices for U.S. consumers and potential trade retaliation from Mexico, raising legal and political concerns about the impact on U.S.-Mexico relations and the broader economy.