Presidential candidate Donald Trump has proposed a campaign that includes a massive deportation involving the United States military, the National Guard, and a new deportation force. Since the start of his campaign in 2015, Trump has emphasized border security, promising the construction of a wall paid for by Mexico. According to one of his recent television ads, he plans to hire thousands of additional border agents and highlights his support for a border security bill that he considers one of the strictest in decades.
Regarding the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), Trump, despite having negotiated the current agreement, does not assure firm backing in a second term. There is a record of citizen participation in the early voting process, with significant numbers in key states like Georgia, where more than 300,000 votes were cast on the first day.
On the other hand, Democratic candidate Kamala Harris has proposed reforms to the immigration system. Although uncertainty remains a few days before the U.S. elections, there is a divide between the positions of both candidates on issues of immigration, security, and trade.
In comparison to Trump, Harris has not specifically addressed the issue of the wall in her 2024 presidential campaign. In relation to the economy, Mexico’s Secretary of Economy, Marcelo Ebrard, faces the challenge of balancing trade relations under the USMCA and safeguarding Mexico’s trade strength in a sensitive democratic and institutional context in the country.
Trump has expressed intentions to impose a 10% tariff on all goods imported into the United States and has promised more vigorous efforts to combat illegal immigration. Harris, in contrast, has opposed the global tariff proposed by Trump and has expressed disagreement with aspects of the USMCA. The candidates' positions reflect deep division and discontent among the U.S. electorate, especially on issues of environmental protection, labor, and trade deficit.
In conclusion, the upcoming elections in the United States keep public opinion on edge, with Trump promising an intensification of his border security and immigration policies, while Harris advocates for reforms in the immigration system and expresses concern over current trade agreements. The differences between both candidates reflect evident polarization in American politics, contributing to uncertainty in the final stretch leading to the elections.
