Trump threatens to double Mexico tariffs over alleged migrant influx

President Donald Trump threatened Thursday to immediately double tariffs on Mexican imports unless Mexico stops migrant caravans traveling toward the U.S. border, raising the prospect of another major disruption to North American trade and cross-border supply chains.

The warning, issued in a Truth Social post, comes as Washington and Mexico City negotiate trade issues and potential tariff reductions, including duties affecting Mexican steel and other manufactured products.

“Here we go again!” Trump wrote. “They will not be accepted!” Trump added. “MEXICO MUST STOP THEM, NOW, and if they do not do so, the Tariffs on Mexico will be IMMEDIATELY DOUBLED.”

Trump said Mexican authorities, Texas’ newly elected governor and U.S. immigration enforcement agencies had been notified of his position.

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