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Following intense negotiations, Mexico and the United States reached an agreement to avoid a tariff war detrimental to both countries. President Trump indefinitely suspended progressive tariffs on Mexican products entering the country. In return, he asked the Mexican government to reduce the flow of Central American immigrants crossing into U.S. territory to request asylum, although he threatened to impose tariffs if Mexico does not make substantial reductions. What exactly was agreed? Who are the victims of this agreement? Who won the trade war? The noted analyst Laura Carlsen spoke with Chelis López on the program Línea Abierta about these and other issues, and we bring you a summary of the talk.
