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Sheinbaum rebuts Trump, says no migrant caravans have reached US border since January 2025
Sheinbaum said Mexico has kept caravans from reaching the border as talks continue over Trump’s tariff threat.
On Thursday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum responded to President Donald Trump's threat to double tariffs, stating that "Not a single migrant caravan has reached the north" since January 2025.
Earlier Thursday, Trump claimed on Truth Social that the United States faced an "invasion" following midterm elections, writing "MEXICO MUST STOP THEM, NOW," and threatening to double tariffs if Mexico failed to comply.
Two migrant caravans are currently traveling through Mexico, including one group of around 1,500 people. Sheinbaum emphasized that officials inform migrants it is "very difficult" to reach the United States.
Ruling out the use of force, Sheinbaum stated that authorities have "extensive experience" accompanying migrants and ensuring human rights are respected. She explained migrants have little chance of successfully crossing the border.
Ongoing trade negotiations address existing duties, including a 50% tariff on steel and aluminum. Trump's January 2025 executive orders effectively ended asylum access for migrants arriving at the U.S. border.