Subj : Re: Tariffs have purpose
To   : Mike Powell
From : Aaron Thomas
Date : Tue Feb 04 2025 09:53:52

 MP> > I'm not sure what role China is playing in our border issue, other than 
 MP> > suspected source of fentanyl.
 MP> 
 MP> The tarrifs have nothing to do with the border.  If they did, then Trump
 MP> would be placing them on our own border agents.  If you have ever crossed
 MP> back into the USA from Canada, you would know it is American agents (not
 MP> Canadians) who decide if it is OK for you to cross into the USA.

You're only taking into consideration people driving calmly through the ports of entry. That has always been under control. But do you doubt that there is a problem with illegals entering from unmonitored sections of the border?
(Swayze Express)
https://youtu.be/CSgvp4VHuzA

 MP> > deploy 10,000 Mexican soldiers to the border in exchange for a delay in 
 MP> > planned tariff on their goods. (I'm starting to like Presidente Sheinbau
 MP> 
 MP> The current Mexican administration had already shown a lot of desire to
 MP> work with us, before the tariffs.

Where do you see that? I heard news stories about her reluctance to assist with the border issue in the past:

"Mexican president opposes Trump's immigration policies but vows to help those deported."
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/mexicos-president-opposes-trump-immigration
-policies-vows-help-deporte-rcna188412

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