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Vice President Mike Pence was in Canada Thursday, smoothing things over with America’s long-standing ally when he remarked on the crisis at the southern border. Pence is the highest ranking U.S. official to visit Ottowa since last year’s ongoing trade disputes. His visit comes as the White House seeks to advance a replacement to the North American Free Trade Agreement. The newly proposed deal has been dubbed the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement, or USMCA.
“By implementing the USMCA, that will add even more fuel to this expanding and booming American economy,” stated Pence. “And I was, I was heartened to hear the determination of our allies here in Canada to move through the legislative process…”
However, having Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on board only checks one of two boxes.
“The president is absolutely determined to use his authority to call on Congress and Mexico to do more for the humanitarian crisis at the Mexican border,” said Pence.
As promised, President Trump revealed his plan to levy a five-percent tariff on all goods crossing the border. He believes the measure will not only clear a roadblock for the trade deal, but also encourage Mexico to enforce laws sustaining the recent migrant surge.
In a tweet Thursday he wrote — “…the tariff will gradually increase until the illegal immigration problem is remedied.”
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrado responded to the tax in a two-page letter, saying he wanted to avoid confrontation with the U.S. Lopez Obrado said the ‘America First’ policy is a fallacy, and said ideals such as “justice” and “universal brotherhood” are more important than borders.
“This president puts no higher priority than than the security of this country, than the ability of us to enforce our laws and secure our border,” stated Pence.
The vice president has been traveling for the past two-months, urging “congressional ratification.” The blanket tax is expected to go into effect June 10th.
“By implementing the USMCA, that will add even more fuel to this expanding and booming American economy,” stated Pence. “And I was, I was heartened to hear the determination of our allies here in Canada to move through the legislative process…”
However, having Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on board only checks one of two boxes.
“The president is absolutely determined to use his authority to call on Congress and Mexico to do more for the humanitarian crisis at the Mexican border,” said Pence.
As promised, President Trump revealed his plan to levy a five-percent tariff on all goods crossing the border. He believes the measure will not only clear a roadblock for the trade deal, but also encourage Mexico to enforce laws sustaining the recent migrant surge.
In a tweet Thursday he wrote — “…the tariff will gradually increase until the illegal immigration problem is remedied.”
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrado responded to the tax in a two-page letter, saying he wanted to avoid confrontation with the U.S. Lopez Obrado said the ‘America First’ policy is a fallacy, and said ideals such as “justice” and “universal brotherhood” are more important than borders.
“This president puts no higher priority than than the security of this country, than the ability of us to enforce our laws and secure our border,” stated Pence.
The vice president has been traveling for the past two-months, urging “congressional ratification.” The blanket tax is expected to go into effect June 10th.
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