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    U.S.-Mexican Tariff Talks Continue As White House Meeting Ends Without A Deal

    The administration is under pressure from Mexico and top Republicans to back off of a threat to impose tariffs on that country if it does not make an effort to curb illegal immigration.
    by Franco Ordoñez Jun 05, 2019 3 minutes
    Cargo trucks pass the secondary fence that divides the United States and Mexico in Otay Mesa, Calif., on May 31. Vice President Pence held a meeting with Mexican officials on Wednesday over threats to raise tariffs on that country.

    Updated at 7:22 p.m. ET

    President Trump tweeted that talks with Mexican officials would continue Thursday, raising hopes they may be able to reach an agreement to avert potentially crippling tariffs on Mexican imports.

    The possibility of a deal comes amid great pressure from the Mexican government and top Republican leaders who warned of potentially disastrous consequences.

    Last week, Trump said that he would starting June 10 on all imported goods from Mexico that would "gradually

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