Jun 10 WATCH: Mexico deal 'significant win' for U.S., Pompeo says By Jill Colvin, Maria Verza, Associated Press Stung by criticism that his deal to avert threatened Mexican tariffs mostly ramps up existing border efforts, President Donald Trump is insisting there's more to it than meets the eye. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the agreement "reflects diplomacy… Continue reading
Jun 10 Trump defends Mexico deal to avoid tariffs By Jill Colvin, Associated Press The president also dangled the prospect Sunday of renewing his threat if the U.S. ally doesn't cooperate to his liking. Continue reading
Jun 09 Mexico-US tariff deal: Questions, concerns for migration By Peter Orsi, Christopher Sherman, Associated Press Other than a vague reiteration of a joint commitment to promote development, security and growth in Central America, the agreement focuses almost exclusively on enforcement and says little about the root causes driving the surge in migrants seen in recent… Continue reading
Jun 08 With Mexico deal done, US urges China to resume trade talks By Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press President Trump called off plans Friday to impose a 5% tax on Mexican exports, and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, speaking to reporters Saturday in Fukuoka on the sidelines of a meeting of financial leaders of the Group of 20 major… Continue reading
Jun 07 Trump suspends plan to place tariffs on Mexican goods By Jill Colvin, Matthew Lee, Luis Alonso Lugo, Associated Press "I am pleased to inform you that The United States of America has reached a signed agreement with Mexico," he wrote. Continue reading
Jun 07 Watch 5:53 News Wrap: 'Good chance' of Mexico deal, Trump tweets In our news wrap Friday, U.S. and Mexican negotiators held a third day of negotiations today in the face of President Trump’s looming tariff threat. As Trump headed home from Europe, he tweeted that there is a good chance for… Continue watching
Jun 07 Watch 13:06 Shields and Wehner on Trump's tariff threat, Biden's abortion rule reversal Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Peter Wehner of The New York Times join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on Mexican goods, former Vice President Joe Biden's policy reversal on an… Continue watching
Jun 07 White House says Mexico tariffs set to take effect as talks continue By Jill Colvin, Matthew Lee, Luis Alonso Lugo, Associated Press Republicans in Congress have warned the White House that they are ready to stand up to the president to try to block his tariffs, which they worry would spike costs to U.S. consumers. Continue reading
Jun 06 Watch 8:52 Trump's Mexico tariffs would affect U.S. consumers. Would they also slow immigration? The U.S. and Mexico appear to be at a standoff over immigration and trade, with President Trump threatening to impose tariffs on Mexican imports if Mexico doesn’t reduce migration into the U.S. Nick Schifrin talks to Arturo Sarukhan, former Mexican… Continue watching
Jun 06 Pence says Mexico tariffs still set for Monday By Associated Press Vice President Mike Pence says the U.S. is "encouraged" by Mexico's latest proposals to head off U.S. tariffs by stepping up efforts to halt illegal immigration over the southern border. Continue reading