US, Mexican officials work on a deal as Trump faces pressure over tariffs
WASHINGTON - Faced with stiff opposition from political allies over a potentially costly trade war with a major partner, President Donald Trump on Wednesday again threatened to impose escalating tariffs on Mexico, but also hinted at a possible route to back down.
Mexican officials, in a high-level meeting at the White House that lasted about two hours, offered a package of steps they were taking to meet Trump's demands that they stem the flow of Central American migrants. They noted, however, that the measures, such as tougher checkpoints and more deportations, have been in place for months. The talks are scheduled to resume Thursday.
It was not clear, however, if the last-minute talks and warnings would be sufficient to stave off Monday's scheduled tariff hike.
"Progress is being made. But not nearly enough!" Trump said on Twitter after the White House meeting ended.
Earlier, speaking to reporters during a visit to
