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U.S. and Mexico begin immigration talks as tariffs loom

By Lisa Mascaro, Hope Yen, Associated Press

The talks aim to fend off President Donald Trump's threat of 5 percent tariffs on all imports from Mexico.

What Mexico has done to limit the tide of migrants

By Maria Verza, Mark Stevenson, Associated Press

Trump says Mexico "can easily fix" the problem of immigration to the U.S. Here's a look at what Mexico has done so far to stem the tide of migrants.

2020 presidential candidate Jay Inslee calls for pathway to citizenship

By Bill Barrow, Associated Press

Inslee unveiled wide-ranging immigration proposals unveiled, as he drew sharp contrasts with President Donald Trump on legal and illegal immigration.

How Trump’s tariff threat could complicate U.S.-Mexico trade

By Gretchen Frazee

Trump's threat to impose tariffs on all Mexican goods imported to the U.S. is sparking fears among businesses and could put a key trade deal at risk.

President Obrador says Mexico won’t react desperately to Trump’s tariff threat

By Christopher Sherman, Associated Press

Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador appears convinced that Trump just needed to be informed of all that Mexico has been doing to slow illegal migration.

U.S. companies caught in the crossfire of Mexico tariffs threat

By Michelle Chapman, Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press

Shares of General Motors Co., which imports more vehicles into the U.S. than any other U.S. automaker, slid 4% at the opening bell.

Trump hits Mexico with 5 percent tariff in response to migrants

By Jill Colvin, Colleen Long, Associated Press

Trump said in a tweet the tariff will gradually increase "until the Illegal Immigration problem is remedied."…

Immigration takes a back seat in Democrats’ 2020 policy blitz

By Will Weissert, Associated Press

Only two presidential contenders —Julián Castro and Beto O'Rourke — have released detailed, written policies addressing the future of the immigration system.

Beto O’Rourke’s immigration plan calls for pathway to citizenship

By Will Weissert, Associated Press

Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke unveiled a sweeping immigration plan Wednesday that included a call for a pathway to U.S. citizenship for 11 million people in the country illegally.

Border holding center to reopen after 32 migrants get the flu

By Colleen Long, Elliot Spagat, Associated Press

The 32 sick children and adults have been quarantined at a smaller processing center. The center has been cleaned and will soon reopen but the closure.