Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has taken the initiative to address the issue of open borders and clarify misconceptions about migrants in a letter he plans to send to former President and Republican candidate Donald Trump. The relationship between the two neighboring countries has been strained due to Trump’s anti-immigrant stance and protectionist economic policies.
With a shared border of over 1,250 miles, Trump’s campaign promises pose risks to Mexico both in terms of immigration and economy. Lopez Obrador aims to inform Trump about the importance of maintaining economic integration between the United States, Mexico, and Canada, emphasizing that migrants are not responsible for drug trafficking in the US.
Trump’s previous coercive measures towards Mexico, such as tariffs and economic pressures, have influenced the bilateral relations. A close border and protective economic policy could potentially harm Mexico’s exports and the economic integration plans under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
Lopez Obrador’s proactive approach signifies the importance of dialogue and understanding in addressing complex issues between the two nations.