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Donald Trump making erratic social media posts saying that he would impose 25% blanket tariffs on Canada and Mexico, the recently elected president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, responded with a statement saying that two can play at this game and that she is prepared essentially for a trade war against the United States. She's prepared to implement retaliatory tariffs against the United States. She also points out that 70% of illegal guns that's in her country in Mexico come from the United States. She points out that the reason for the opioid crisis is that the consumers of it, 99%, are in the United States of America. And also if we want to talk about fentanyl coming into America, most of that is coming from Americans. She says, look, we're prepared to cooperate as a trading partner, but we know exactly where the pain points are in the United States. Economy relies on a lot of goods that are manufactured in Mexico, also a lot of produce that comes through Mexico. And so if you're going to try to screw us over, we'll go screw you over as well. And we'll cause pain to your companies. I want to show you the letter that she drafted or the statement that she sent out. And I think it's also important to point out as well that she indicates, look, there aren't really caravans right now that you're fear mongering about. She said that border crossings are down significantly. Look, as we've been reporting here, here on the Midas Touch Network, after Republicans killed a bipartisan border deal and President Biden was then forced to take action unilaterally when he was actually trying to do it the right way through bipartisan legislation. But Trump said kill the bipartisan border deal. Border crossings are down now to quantities that are lower, frankly, than when Trump was even in office. Let's just take a look or right around the same, let's take a look at this statement from Claudia Scheinbaum. I just want you to hear her words directly and this those from Ishen Thoreau who goes Mexican President Sheinbaum fires back at Trump in a statement. Here's what she says. 70% of the illegal weapons seized from criminals in Mexico come from your country. We do not produce these weapons, nor do we consume synthetic drugs. Tragically, it is in our country that lives are lost to the violence resulting from meeting the drug demand in yours. Here's the full statement. And again, I'm sure you see articles about this. You may see snippets on the news here at the Midas Touch Network. We go to the source, we read the statements. May take a little more time, but we have to be very clear and specific in our language as reporters, right? So let's go to the source. Here's what President Sheinbaum of Mexico says Mexico City, November 26, 2024 Dear President elect Donald Trump, I'm writing to you regarding your statement on Monday, November 2025. By the way, was a social media post. How embarrassing. Concerning migration, fentanyl trafficking and tariffs. You may not be aware that Mexico has developed a comprehensive policy to assist migrants from different parts of the world who cross our territory en route to the southern border of the United States. As a result, and according to data from your country's Custom and Border Protection CBP encounters at the Mexico United States border have decreased by 75% between December 2023 and November 2024. Moreover, half of those who ARR so through a legally scheduled appointment under the United States CBP1 program. For these reasons, migrant caravans no longer arrive at the border. Even so, it is clear that we must work together to create a new labor mobility model that is necessary for your country, as well as address the root causes that compel families to leave their homes out of necessity. If even a small percentage of what the United States allocates to war were instead dedicated to building peace and fostering development, it would address the underlying causes of human mobility. On another note, and for humanitarian reasons, Mexico has consistently expressed its willingness to help prevent the fentanyl epidemic in the United States from continuing. This, after all, is a public health and consumption problem within your society. So far this year, Mexican armed forces and prosecutors have seized tons of various types of drugs, 10,340 firearms, and have detained 15,640 individuals for violence related to drug trafficking. Furthermore, the Mexican Congress is in the process of approving a constitutional reform to classify the production, distribution and commercialization of fentanyl and other synthetic drugs as a serious crime without bail. However, it is publicly known that the chemical precursors used to produce this and other synthetic drugs are illegally entering Canada, the United States, and Mexico from Asian countries. This underscores the urgent need for international collaboration. You must also be aware of the illegal trafficking of firearms into my country from the United States. 70% of the illegal weapons seized from criminals in Mexico come from your country. We do not produce these weapons, nor do we consume synthetic drugs. Tragically, it is in our country that lives are lost to the violence resulting from meeting the drug demand in yours, President Trump. Migration and drug consumption in the United States cannot be addressed through threats or tariffs. What is needed is cooperation and mutual understanding to tackle these significant challenges. For every tariff, there will be a response in kind until we put at risk our shared enterprises. Yes, shared. For instance, among Mexico's main exporters to the United States are General Motors, Stellantis, and Ford Motor Company, which arrived in Mexico 80 years ago. Why impose a tariff that would jeopardize them? Such a measure would be unacceptable and would lead to inflation and job in both the United States and Mexico. I am convinced that North America's economic strength lies in maintaining our trade partnership. This allows us to remain competitive against other economic blocs. For this reason, I believe that a dialogue is the best pass is the best, the best path to understanding peace and prosperity for our nations. I hope our teams can meet soon to continue building joint solutions. That's our letter right there.
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I wanted to share that with you also because now I want to show you how kind of the MAGA propaganda is talking about this. So here are all the right wing accounts and here's what they are saying right now. So this is zero hedge goes well, that was fast. Mexican President Sheinbaum says migrant caravans are no longer arriving at the U.S. mexican border. Sheinbaum. I'm at the view that we'll reach agreements with us sheinbound. We are seeking to meet us as soon as possible possible. And they all have the same message. DC Drano, one of these right wing influencer accounts. I could show you hundreds of these. I'm just going to show you a few. With the stroke of a presidential pen, Trump plans to enact a 25% tariff on all products from Mexico and Canada and a 10% tariff on China. Why? Because now he has all the leverage to negotiate trade deals and policies. We're putting the American worker first again, not Wall Street. Monica Crowley the Trump Effect. Within hours of President Trump announcing that he will implement 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau called him to talk border security. And the Mexican president announced illegal alien caravans will be stopped. There's another account. And they all get boosted by Elon Musk on that right wing hellhole that's become Twitter now. X A day after Trump threatened tariffs on Mexico, Mexican President Sheinbaum announces that migrant caravans are no longer reaching the US border. Breaking 12 hours. See how they're all the same. They literally copy and paste each other's messages. Breaking 12 hours after Trump announced he would be putting a 25% tariff on all goods in from Mexico due to border insanity, Mexico has announced they will be stopping all caravans at the border. See, Joe, that wasn't hard. Again, that's, that's not what the letter said. The letter said is, you may not be aware of this, but basically your fear mongering is false. And if we look at the headlines of what's been going down, you will see the headlines that we've been reporting about here on the Midas Touch Network. This was from July 2024. Border crossings fall to their lowest monthly number in the Biden administration. Or this was from today. Unlawful crossings at the US Mexico border are on track to drop to a new low for the Biden administration in November. According to Border Patrol data, President Elect Trump could very well inherit a relative quiet border. So we were saying the status was that after the Republicans killed a bipartisan border deal because President Biden, silly him, was trying to go through the lawful progress process of Congress until that was stopped. He then took it unilaterally and fixed it. And now it's in a good position. Exclusives from November 2024. Exclusive. US border arrest remain lower in October amid Biden's policies. It goes on to say. This is from November 12, 2024. Washington Post. Donald Trump has pledged to quickly subdue migrant crossings at the southern border by restoring the policies of his first term, including remain in Mexico. Returning to office, Trump stands to inherit enforcement tools from the Biden administration. I guess they didn't get the message here. This is the National Republican Congressional Campaign Committee. Dangerous migrants make their last effort to flood our border during the final days of the Biden administration. Crisscrossed your messaging there. This is from the Mirror. Illegal immigrant crossings at New low. This is how you write a headline, by the way, the Mirror. Illegal Immigrant crossings at New low. Despite Trump's fear mongering. Those are all the facts. I mean, you could judge the facts however you want them, but let's not live in alternative realities. Right there. What Sheinbaum was saying is we're ready to have a trade war if you start to go down this route with us. And then the mag is like, oh, that shows how strong Donald Trump is. Shows how strong he is, really. I mean, to me, it shows how strong President Sheinbaum is in standing up to Donald Trump. But it also goes to the point that I've said in other videos, Trump could just literally do nothing, go on auto drive and take credit for Biden's accomplishments. But he's not. He wants to provoke these trade wars and as he and Elon Musk said, force us all into hardship. They said, you, all the people, not the billionaires. Hardship is coming for you. Why would we want that hit? Subscribe let's get to 4 million together. Thanks for watching. Love this video.
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The MeidasTouch Podcast: Mexico President STRIKES BACK HARD on Trump...BIG WARNING!
Release Date: November 27, 2024
In the latest episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, the Meiselas brothers—Ben, Brett, and Jordy—delve into the escalating tensions between former U.S. President Donald Trump and the newly elected President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum. This episode, titled "Mexico President STRIKES BACK HARD on Trump...BIG WARNING!", offers a comprehensive analysis of Trump's abrupt tariff threats and Sheinbaum's robust retaliation, all while addressing the surrounding political narratives and media portrayals.
The episode kicks off with a detailed breakdown of Donald Trump's recent social media declarations, where he threatens to impose a 25% blanket tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods. Host Brett (B) contextualizes Trump's erratic communication style and its implications for international trade relations.
Key Points Discussed:
Sheinbaum’s Response: President Claudia Sheinbaum swiftly counters Trump's tariffs, signaling Mexico's readiness to engage in a trade war if necessary. Sheinbaum emphasizes the intricacies of the U.S.-Mexico economic interdependence, noting that the U.S. economy benefits significantly from Mexican-manufactured goods and produce.
Security Concerns: Sheinbaum raises critical security issues, highlighting that 70% of illegal firearms in Mexico originate from the U.S. She also connects the opioid crisis directly to U.S. consumption patterns, stating, "99% of opioid users are in the United States," and asserts that fentanyl entering America is primarily sourced from American users.
Comprehensive Response: Sheinbaum's statement underscores Mexico's preparedness to implement retaliatory tariffs and her administration's commitment to addressing the root causes of migration and drug trafficking.
Notable Quotes:
Highlights: Brett presents the full text of Sheinbaum's letter, emphasizing her advocacy for cooperation over conflict. The letter meticulously outlines Mexico's efforts in combating drug trafficking and illegal arms imports, while also critiquing the unilateral approach Trump is taking by threatening tariffs without addressing underlying issues collaboratively.
After a brief intermission featuring a sponsor advertisement, the podcast resumes with Brett tackling the MAGA-aligned propaganda responding to the Trump-Sheinbaum exchange. He scrutinizes the right-wing media's portrayal of these events, pointing out inconsistencies and misinformation.
Key Points Discussed:
Uniform Messaging: Brett highlights how various right-wing outlets and influencer accounts are replicating identical narratives, often misrepresenting Sheinbaum's statements and Trump's policy intentions. Examples include exaggerated claims about migrant caravans and overstating the threat posed by current border crossings.
Data-Driven Analysis: The hosts reference Border Patrol data, showcasing a 75% decrease in CBP encounters at the Mexico-U.S. border between December 2023 and November 2024. They argue that border crossings are at their lowest levels, even lower than during Trump's previous administration.
Media Contrast: In juxtaposition, mainstream media reports and data from The MeidasTouch Network indicate a trend of declining unauthorized border crossings, challenging the fear-mongering narratives propagated by right-wing factions.
Political Implications: Brett contends that Sheinbaum's strong stance reflects Mexico's resilience and strategic positioning, rather than any weakness. Moreover, he criticizes Trump for actively provoking trade wars instead of capitalizing on existing détente, suggesting that Trump's approach may lead to unnecessary economic and social hardships for the populace.
Notable Quotes:
Highlights: Brett meticulously deconstructs the inflammatory rhetoric used by MAGA supporters, illustrating how it diverges from established facts. By presenting verified statistics and contrasting them with misleading media claims, the hosts advocate for informed discourse over sensationalism. They also underscore the potential economic repercussions of Trump's tariff threats, emphasizing the mutual dependency between the U.S. and Mexico's economies.
Throughout the episode, the Meiselas brothers maintain a balanced yet critical perspective, advocating for democratic values and rational policy-making. They commend President Sheinbaum for her measured and data-driven responses, positioning her as a leader committed to both national security and international cooperation.
Key Takeaways:
Economic Interdependence: The U.S. and Mexico share a deeply interconnected economy, making unilateral tariff actions detrimental to both nations' economic health.
Security and Public Health: Addressing illegal arms trafficking and drug consumption requires collaborative efforts rather than adversarial stances.
Media Responsibility: The episode emphasizes the importance of fact-based reporting and warns against the dangers of propaganda and misinformation, especially in politically charged climates.
Leadership and Diplomacy: Effective leadership, as exemplified by Sheinbaum, involves proactive engagement and constructive dialogue to resolve conflicts and build resilient partnerships.
Final Thoughts:
This episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast serves as a crucial analysis of the strained U.S.-Mexico relations under the looming shadow of Trump's proposed tariffs. By dissecting both the political maneuvering and the media's role in shaping public perception, the Meiselas brothers provide listeners with a nuanced understanding of the complexities involved. Their commitment to supporting democracy and promoting informed discussions shines through, reinforcing the podcast's reputation as a trusted source for political insights and in-depth analysis.
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