U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew at least 40 percent of his Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel allegedly to address the migrant crisis, disrupting nearly all border crossings with Mexico. In addition, he threatened 25 percent tariffs on cars.

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Since President Trump announced his threat to totally or partially close the border, the uneasiness of Mexican farmers, businessmen and industrialists has been present. The estimated losses of not being able to continue exporting to the neighboring country are more than one billion dollars a day, which would endanger the entire Mexican economy.

In response to the news, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador stated the following:

"It is not in anyone's interest to close borders. It is not the most advisable thing to do. I am pleased that the U.S. government is recognizing that we are helping. We are going to continue supporting with great care, with great caution because this is a phenomenon that arises from the lack of attention to the people. I prefer love and peace.

Photo: Government of Mexico

Regardless of already having 6,000 military personnel deployed on the border with Mexico, including active duty soldiers and National Guard reservists, Donald Trump plans to send more soldiers after hearing stories from Texas citizens about undocumented cases.

The Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Marcelo Ebrard, affirmed that so far the U.S. government has no plans to close the borders, although he assured that they are prepared to assume any scenario.

Adrian Sada Cueva, president of CAINTRA, expressed his concern.

"If you start delaying the crossing by 40 to 50 percent, in a few days it can become an extremely critical issue."

Prepared by CAINTRA, with information from TIME, El Economista, Reforma, Milenio and NYTimes.