Mexico Can’t Stop Trump’s Mass Deportations—And They Know It

In the weeks leading up to Donald Trump’s inauguration, Mexico and its Central American allies puffed up their chests, vowing to resist the return of mass deportations. The threats were predictable—claims that Mexico wouldn’t accept deported migrants, that trade relations would be harmed, and that Mexico would “fight back” against any border crackdown. None of it mattered. Trump knew exactly how to force their hand, and he did it the same way he always has—tariffs and economic leverage.Mexico relies on the U.S. to keep its economy afloat, with over 80% of its exports heading north. A simple 10% tariff would send the Mexican economy into free fall. Mexico’s leaders know it. And now, so does Sheinbaum. Mexico’s Leader Folds Under…