Trump is considering exempting certain agricultural inputs from the tariffs, including fertilizers
✈️🇺🇸 Vance Tours Texas-Mexico Border, Highlights Trump's Immigration Crackdown Amid Policy Shifts 🙏🏽❤️ Nuns Advocate for Immigrants at 90 and 95, Expanding Support Despite Trump's Crackdown
📞🇲🇽 Sheinbaum to Speak with Trump Amid Tariff Dispute; “Mañanera” Delayed to 11 AM
Carlos Álvarez Acevedo, ZETA.— Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that her daily press conference on March 6 will be held at 11:00 AM instead of the usual 7:30 AM, as she prepares for a crucial phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump. The conversation aims to negotiate the reversal of the recently imposed 25% tariffs on Mexican exports to the U.S. Sheinbaum’s administration hopes to mitigate economic repercussions through diplomatic engagement. Meanwhile, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins indicated that Trump is considering exempting certain agricultural inputs from the tariffs, including fertilizers, to support American farmers. The talks come as tensions rise between the two nations over trade policies. The Mexican government remains committed to advocating for its industries, while Sheinbaum’s phone call with Trump is expected to influence future negotiations on economic cooperation and trade regulations
🚛⚠️ Trump’s 25% Tariffs on Mexico Spark Border Uncertainty, Threatening Maquiladoras and Trade
*Rocío Gallegos, La Verdad Juárez.— The U.S. imposed a 25% tariff on Mexican imports, triggering economic uncertainty along the northern border, a region reliant on free trade. The move jeopardizes the maquiladora system, a key employer, and raises security concerns. In response, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced retaliatory measures to be revealed on March 9. Business leaders warn of severe disruptions, with layoffs surpassing 129,000 in border cities like Ciudad Juárez, Tijuana, and Matamoros. The tariff, initially postponed, was enacted after Mexico deployed 10,000 National Guard troops at the border. Economic groups are assessing relocation options, automation, or scaling back operations. Industry leaders argue the move risks dismantling decades of economic stability. As tensions rise, Mexico faces a geopolitical and economic challenge, with businesses calling for government action to mitigate the crisis.
✈️🇺🇸 Vance Tours Texas-Mexico Border, Highlights Trump's Immigration Crackdown Amid Policy Shifts
Will Weissert and Valerie Gonzalez, Associated Press.— On Wednesday, Vice President J.D. Vance visited the U.S.-Mexico border in Eagle Pass, Texas, to promote the Trump administration's strict immigration policies. Joined by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, Vance toured the border by helicopter, visited a detention center, and participated in a security roundtable. The visit underscores Trump's focus on border enforcement, which includes deploying thousands of active-duty troops, expanding deportation operations, and leveraging the Alien Enemy Act of 1798 to target Venezuelan migrants potentially. Arrests for illegal crossings dropped 39% in January, continuing a decline that began before Trump’s second term. The administration has also imposed 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, citing border security concerns. While Trump has not visited the border since taking office, Vance’s trip signals a renewed federal crackdown on immigration enforcement and policy expansion.
🙏🏽❤️ Nuns Advocate for Immigrants at 90 and 95, Expanding Support Despite Trump's Crackdown
Jessie Wardarski, Associated Press.— Sisters JoAnn Persch, 90, and Pat Murphy, 95, have spent over 40 years advocating for immigrant rights and remain steadfast despite the Trump administration’s immigration restrictions. Their nonprofit, Catherine’s Caring Cause, has housed 25 asylum-seeking families in Chicago, covering rent, utilities, and legal aid. The Sisters of Mercy members continue to hold vigils outside ICE detention centers and accompany immigrants to court, fearing increased deportations. They previously helped change Illinois law to grant religious workers access to detention centers. Their work has inspired other advocacy groups, including Viator House of Hospitality. While Chicago faces federal lawsuits over its sanctuary policies, the sisters’ mission remains unchanged—rooted in faith and driven by the belief that all people deserve dignity. Despite their age, they insist, “If not us, who? If not now, when?” as they prepare the next generation to carry on their legacy.