President Trump’s agenda regarding Mexico is heavily focused on addressing what he perceives as chaos at the U.S.-Mexico border, primarily through proposed tariffs. However, these tariffs could inadvertently lead to increased black market activities and empower criminal organizations, similar to historical precedents such as Prohibition and international sanctions. This irony in Trump's approach could undermine the trust he has built on securing the border. The article reflects on the historical context of tariff impacts and their unintended consequences on crime and border dynamics.
President Trump's proposed tariffs on Mexican goods, aimed at stemming drug smuggling, ironically risk escalating black market trade and chaos at the border.
History shows that previous attempts, like the prohibition on tequila imports, led to greater violence and the rise of powerful criminal organizations.
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