Mexico says noooooo.
“President Trump said on Twitter Thursday morning that “if Mexico is unwilling to pay for the badly needed wall, then it would be better to cancel the upcoming meeting” with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto.
“Shortly afterward, news broke that Peña Nieto had done just that.
“He also took to Twitter and said he would not attend Tuesday’s planned visit to Washington, D.C., without giving a reason.
“Peña Nieto tweeted that “Mexico reiterates its willingness to work to reach agreements on behalf of both nations,” though the canceled visit is widely seen as a sign of escalating tension between the U.S. and Mexico.
“Trump signed an executive order Wednesday that moves ahead with his plan to build a wall along the U.S. border with Mexico — a policy he described as one that’s in partnership with Mexico and from which both countries will benefit.”
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