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Trump said the tariffs on Mexico double.

Reuters, Thursday: Trump threatened to double the tariffs if Mexico does not stop a walk of about 1,500 people that left Tapachula on Tuesday.

The Rocket News · Mexico Desk · WashingtonNovember 12, 2026 · 3 min read

Trump said the tariffs on Mexico will be doubled.
Trump said the tariffs on Mexico will be doubled.

WASHINGTON — President Trump said on Thursday that the tariffs on Mexico double if Mexico does not stop the walk. Reuters reported an estimated 1,500 people, mostly from Central America, left Tapachula on Tuesday, near the border with Guatemala.

Trump wrote: “Here we go again!” Trump wrote: “They will not be accepted! MEXICO MUST STOP THEM, NOW, and if they do not do so, the Tariffs on Mexico will be IMMEDIATELY DOUBLED. MEXICO, THE GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, THE VERY LIBERAL NEW GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, OUR GREAT BORDER PATROL, & ICE, HAVE BEEN SO INFORMED. There will be no leniency!”

There will be no leniency!

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin wrote: “We will utilize all assets to make sure our borders are secure.” Mullin wrote: “This illegal migrant caravan will NOT be allowed to enter our country. Full stop.” Reuters reported that President Claudia Sheinbaum said the people had been told how hard it is to enter the United States.

Wire and further reading: reuters.com

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