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Mexico’s outgoing president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, referred to Donald Trump as a friend and described him as a man with intelligence and vision, despite previous tensions between the two countries. Obrador criticized Trump’s threats to close the border and claims that migrants bring drugs into the United States. He plans to write a letter to Trump to counter these statements and argue that closing the border would harm both countries’ economies.
Obrador highlighted the interconnectedness of the U.S. and Mexico economies, emphasizing the importance of trade and cooperation between the two nations. He also addressed concerns about U.S. auto companies moving production to Mexico, arguing that bringing production back to the U.S. would significantly increase the cost of automobiles for American consumers.
Despite past disagreements, Obrador and Trump had a relatively amicable relationship from 2018 to 2020, with Obrador agreeing to use Mexico’s National Guard to help control the flow of migrants to the U.S. border. This cooperation continued under the current U.S. administration. Obrador’s efforts to maintain positive relations with the U.S. and address issues like border security and trade demonstrate his commitment to fostering a constructive partnership between the two countries.
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