Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • NPR

    Mexican Government Privately Warns Trump Administration Of Countertariffs

    President Trump has threatened tariffs as punishment for migration flows. Behind the scenes of public negotiations, sources familiar with the talks say that Mexican officials are prepared to respond.
    by Franco Ordoñez Jun 03, 2019 3 minutes
    Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard attends a news conference with the Mexican delegation negotiating tariffs with U.S. officials on Monday in Washington, D.C.

    The Mexican government has employed a tone of friendship that's averse to conflict, but Mexican officials behind the scenes are warning the Trump administration that they're prepared to announce targeted countertariffs if the United States carries out threats of new tariffs on Mexican imports.

    Mexican Foreign Secretary Marcelo Ebrard met with State Department officials in Washington over the past 48 hours in an effort to find a solution to a tariff fight,

    You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

    More from NPR

    NPR3 min read
    U.S. Report Says It's 'Reasonable To Assess' That Israel Has Violated Humanitarian Law
    The State Department finds it likely that the Israeli military has committed abuses, but stops short of reaching any sweeping or definitive conclusions.
    NPR3 min read
    WNBA Teams Will Travel On Chartered Flights For The Next 2 Seasons, The League Says
    Before, teams could travel on chartered flights during the postseason and for back-to-back games in the regular season. Many players said the change will make recovery easier and make them feel safer.
    NPR4 min read
    The U.N. General Assembly Backs The Palestinians' Membership Bid
    The assembly voted by a wide margin to grant new "rights and privileges" to Palestine and called on the Security Council to reconsider the Palestinians' request to become a U.N. member.

    Related Books & Audiobooks