Mexico's President agreed to send 10,000 troops to the northern border to avoid tariffs from the Trump administration. The move was seen as a concession to stop illegal immigration and fentanyl smuggling.
Key Points
Agreement to send 10,000 troops to the northern border
Temporary avoidance of new tariffs
Focus on stopping illegal immigration and fentanyl smuggling
Pros
Avoided new tariffs from the Trump administration
Helped in stopping illegal immigration and fentanyl smuggling
Cons
Criticism from pundits over alleged ties to drug traffickers