The Mexicans know they can’t stop the cartels and this 5% tariff will escalate easily to 25%. They can read a map.
“The Mexicans know they can’t stop the cartels”
I disagree. Mexico does not stop the cartels because the cartels make Mexico too much money. If Trump can cost Mexico more money through tariffs than the cartels bring in then the cartels will be put down.
Remember also the President Trump can also f**k them with remittances.