Posted on 01/12/2018 2:58:22 AM PST by UKrepublican
Washington (CNN) President Donald Trump signaled Thursday that he is willing, if necessary, to use the NAFTA negotiations to make good on his promise for that Mexico will pay for a border wall.
The statement comes as his administration is in the midst of seeking federal funding for his long-promised border wall and also renegotiating the US' trade deal with Canada and Mexico.
"They can pay for it indirectly through NAFTA," Trump said Thursday in an interview with The Wall Street Journal. "We make a good deal on NAFTA, and, say, 'I'm going to take a small percentage of that money and it's going toward the wall.' Guess what? Mexico's paying."
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Patriot note: If the vin of a vehicle starts with the number '3' is was Hecho En Mexico. Tell the salesmen to stuff it up his < pick orifice of choice >.
I was at first skeptical of the “reality TV” Presidency, but I have become convinced that Trump can pull it off. We will never have another one like Trump, so we better enjoy it while it lasts.
Here is a logical start point: If the U.S. provides any type foreign aid to Mexico, start with that......
Don't know either, huh?
During he campaign, The President said he would not forewarn the enemy what action the US was going to do. That might be a good idea in matters such as these. - Don’t telegraph you punches - is always a good strategy.
The simplest way to have Mexico pay for the wall is a high tax on remittances sent by immigrants (legal and illegal) to their families in Mexico. No negotiations required.
Most Freepers can envision how it will work.
It’s not rocket science.
Well I guess I'm not most Freepers. Enlighten me please.
We pay the other half
I would tell Mexico to pay up now before I change my mind
Seriously? You aren’t able to grasp the concepts involved.
I guess I don't have your ability to see things in different ways. Humor me.
I have come to believe that the wall must be build on the Mexican side of the border. We need to conquer a strip a mile or so deep on their side of the border. That annexed territory will be under military control and can be secured by the US Army not fettered by the posse comitatus laws
I’ll steal that one too and run with it. Kudos to the original source..
Start with a 25% tax on remittances to anywhere; allow non-Mexicans to file for a rebate of the tax.
Just start taxing tortillas.
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