[bert]

No negotiation

Capitulation and immediate decisive action are required.

The Mexican government is mortally corrupt and is not capable of responding in a really meaningful manner.

[SpaceBar]

They need to repatriate 10 million as a good faith gesture before any talks begin.

[be-baw]

“The Mexican government is mortally corrupt and is not capable of responding in a really meaningful manner. “

Unfortunately, you’re right. They haven’t blinked yet. They’re just waving their arms and making empty promises.

[roadcat]

No negotiation

Correct. Let them feel the pain of a 5% tariff and make some corrective action. If they take steps to reduce illegal entry, then negotiate the 10%, but don't remove the 5% until every stinking illegal is sent back.

[Migraine]

The Mexican government is mortally corrupt and is not capable of responding in a really meaningful manner.

I can only WISH the corruption was mortal!