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Mexico’s Economic Apocalypse: My Personal Analysis\n\nThe imposition of a 25% tariff on all Mexican imports by the United States would be nothing short of an economic death sentence for Mexico. As someone deeply concerned about the integrity of U.S. borders, sovereignty, and the well-being of American citizens, I believe this tariff is both justified and necessary. Mexico has repeatedly ignored its responsibilities as a neighbor, and it is time for accountability. Let’s examine the devastating impact this tariff would have on Mexico in brutal, undeniable detail.\n\n\n---\n\nEconomic Collapse: A Nation on Its Knees\n\nMexico’s economy relies heavily on exports, with over 80% of its exports destined for the United States. A 25% tariff would obliterate Mexico’s competitive edge, pricing its goods out of the U.S. market. The result? A $100 billion annual loss in trade revenue—a wound so deep it would cripple the nation’s economy beyond repair.\n\nGDP Freefall: With exports constituting 28% of Mexico’s GDP, the tariff would slash growth rates and plunge Mexico into a severe recession. Entire industries would collapse under the weight of unsold goods and lost revenue streams.\n\nMassive Manufacturing Shutdowns: Mexico’s lifeblood industries—automotive, electronics, and steel—would face annihilation. Plants dependent on U.S. buyers would grind to a halt, leaving millions unemployed.\n\n\n\n---\n\nSocial and Humanitarian Crisis: A Nation in Chaos\n\nThe economic fallout wouldn’t just affect industries—it would decimate millions of lives:\n\nUnemployment Epidemic: With factories shuttered and exports decimated, unemployment would skyrocket, leaving millions of families destitute. Entire regions reliant on U.S. trade would become economic wastelands.\n\nHuman Desperation: Widespread poverty would fuel desperation, leading to a surge in crime, social unrest, and violence. Mexico’s already fragile social fabric would unravel, plunging the nation into chaos.\n\nMass Emigration: Unable to survive in their homeland, millions of Mexicans would flee to the United States, creating an unprecedented border crisis—ironically the very issue the tariff seeks to address.\n\n\n\n---\n\nFinancial Ruin: Mexico’s Peso in Freefall\n\nThe peso would face catastrophic devaluation, losing value faster than at any point in modern history. This would create:\n\nHyperinflation: Everyday goods would become unaffordable for the average citizen. The price of imported essentials—like medicine and machinery—would skyrocket.\n\nInvestor Exodus: Foreign investors, seeing no future for Mexico’s economy, would abandon the country. Capital flight would cause Mexico’s stock market to crash, sending shockwaves through the financial system.\n\n\n\n---\n\nThe Root Cause: Mexico’s Negligence\n\nMexico has brought this apocalypse upon itself through years of neglect and willful inaction:\n\nIllegal Immigration: Mexico has consistently allowed massive waves of illegal immigrants to flow across its northern border, destabilizing U.S. communities and eroding American sovereignty.\n\nDrug Trafficking: The unchecked trafficking of fentanyl and other deadly drugs through Mexican cartels has killed tens of thousands of Americans annually. Mexico has done little to combat this epidemic, allowing cartels to thrive.\n\nBroken Promises: Despite agreements and warnings, Mexico has failed to step up as a responsible partner. Words without action are meaningless, and the time for talk is over.\n\n\n\n---\n\nWhy Trump’s 25% Tariff is Justified\n\nPresident Trump’s 25% tariff isn’t just an economic tool—it’s a weapon of justice aimed at holding Mexico accountable for its negligence. Here’s why this move is essential:\n\n1. Securing U.S. Borders: Mexico’s failure to stop illegal immigration has forced the United States to act decisively. This tariff will compel Mexico to finally enforce its borders and prevent illegal crossings.\n\n\n2. Protecting American Lives: The flow of drugs like fentanyl must stop. By crippling Mexico’s economy, the tariff weakens the cartels that profit from this deadly trade.\n\n\n3. Economic Leverage: The U.S. is Mexico’s largest trading partner. Without access to the American market, Mexico’s economy collapses. This leverage ensures Mexico has no choice but to comply with U.S. demands.\n\n\n\n\n---\n\nA Brutal but Necessary Move\n\nYes, this tariff would cause unimaginable suffering in Mexico, but that suffering is a direct result of its government’s failures. President Trump is not to blame—Mexico is. By ignoring its responsibilities, Mexico has forced America to take a stand. The economic apocalypse that follows is the price Mexico must pay for its negligence.\n\nThis is not just about punishing Mexico—it’s about protecting the United States. It’s about securing our borders, saving American lives, and ensuring that the U.S. economy is not undermined by a neighbor that refuses to act responsibly. In the end, the 25% tariff is a painful but unavoidable reckoning for a nation that has long shirked its duties. The survival of Mexico’s economy depends entirely on its willingness to change course—and fast.

What is the point you get visa even when you don’t follow the law of land !! It will be unlikely that developed countries allow Indians. Don’t fool people by giving false information. Things of changed because of inflation and no country is ready to accept the illegal migration.

Is express entry still working and any changes on express entry?

Well Trump is president again so that’s all gonna change

Where is the 5th estate when Canadians travel 1-2 hours, on transit to get to class...or have 1 or 2 jobs to pay for their education because asking or expecting their parents to pay is simply not an option and also doing their own due dilligance before jumping in with both feet??? \n\nI say its a shame their so gullible but whining about it won't change things...chalk it up to lessons learned and good luck to you when leave....

India has a bad reputation of being full of obnoxious scammers. High trust societies do not appreciate being taken advantage of repeatedly...but that will hopefully change as the attitudes towards mass migration change. As the saying goes, fool us once, shame on you...fool us twice, shame on us.

So BJP ruling for 11 years is not able to make any changes in foreign policy?

?.... after one year Canada census show Toronto and surrounding boundaries gain over 3 million people, the # 1 influx of people in all of North America.\nSo let me get this straight your view of Toronto is different from millions and they're still coming?\nHow I gauge if Toronto is changing for the bad is simple.\nI walked a two mile radius of my home and what I see is improvement after improvement. And if I see dumping for example I call 311 and within 48 hours it's gone.\nOne thing I find very odd...for a country and city where cost of living the highest ever....why is everyone spending money improving their property...none are rundown.

There are one Indian couple moved in my upstairs apartment two weeks ago.since then I just couldn’t sleep at night cus they are making so much noises for hours constantly every night . I never heard that much of noises in my life and I’m so pissed and they are so selfish and cares no one else . Totally a nightmare . What can I do to change this situation.????????

This is the reality of India, I will get many replies, but it's a fact that she was lucky.,otherwise, the first thing they say to drop mobile, as she's been asked later. Indians are worse in performing their duties. Do you think this would be the first time with this embassy guy? This is the first time he got caught. They get the job everything gets changed they become masters. That's the reality of Indians

Just trying to highlight the hindrance ,, as situation changes everyday ,,the current world leaders r discouraging the conception of global village …Basically the next decades r good for rich people as they r the only ones who can meet all the requirements …

US had to change their entire h1b visa process due to the actions of 1 nation(guess what).\n And she's wondering why indians require visas???

They dont trust indians , thats why this rejections are very high . in a way its good . to change the attitude and culture

We are far better now than 12 years before… as we are economically strong whole world has to accept us . no other way for them… still our people behavior must change only

Mam wanted to remind you of your earlier quote saying after Modi in power Indians are now being respected world wide ... What happened to that esteemed pride that we have been empowered with .... Would you change your stance now

west don't rely on Indian talent anymore ! they are afraid of Indian scammers . India, the paradise of scamming. Bring all the culprit to book, see the changes.

Indian has talent that world needs, so does Cuba have the best doctors in the world. Problem India has it the respect they show when living in other people countries. People are telling their government to change policy. Canada is changing government to remove all illegal scammers with Canadian visa in Canada.

A lot of Indians treat white people really badly. Especially when there is money involved. It’s now extremely common that people here hate dealing with Indians as customers of their business and will go as far as avoid it altogether. They will often relentlessly try to negotiate services, lie and say anything to get get their way, pester businesses until they cave to their demands and even leave bad reviews which they say they will change if you give them a good deal. None of this is the way things are done in Canada and that needs to be respected. Something kind of funny, I’ve heard many people say that Indians will often say they will refer tons of friends and family to a business if you give them an unreasonable discount (which they never do once they’ve gotten what they want), but what they don’t realize is that referring a bunch more Indians to them is the last thing that business wants. And really, some of the discounts they want on things are just ridiculous. When I was selling my car a few years ago, I had it listed for $55,000 and I got bombarded by Indians offering $20,000-$25,000 and every lie under the sun of why that’s all it was worth, other people are saying yes to offers like that for the same car, dealerships are selling them for that much and so on. Like come on. And I guess while I’m at it, I hate to say but it’s a common thing here to walk into a gas station and the smell of body odour just hits you like a brick. I’ve stopped going to 3 different stations because of it. I’m sure there’s some pungent white people out there but damn. This is on a whole other level. It literally fills the entire building.

Good Indian stay home and change your country

The culture in Canada has changed the last cpl years. We don’t hate Indians we hate the government who mismanaged the immigration system.

In oxford you were telling about the strength of Indian passport and talking about how great leader modi was that he single handedly changed the value of Indian passport.

Maybe if bad behavior and criminal activities hits a low in India, things will change in regards of getting approved abroad visas ??

In my opinion, the Vande Bharat trains are no good. Yes they are fast, stable, and silent, but they are not comfortable. Observe the positioning of the USB port, the tray table, and the seat handles. Very uncomfortable. I messaged the Railway ministry, the PMO office, and the PM, about the poor design, but I don't think their Egoships have made any change.

After staying in Australia for so many years, I can say that the Australian govt’s policy has changed but due to valid reasons. The visa requirements are getting stringent every year.

I am sorry I am not able to understand the paradox. Less than an year ago you mentioned, in Oxford, that based upon your ‘personal yet unquantifiable’ experience at the UK border sic ‘where Indians were flaunting their passport and NONE of them in the self doubt of past century. the Immigration officer was a fan of India’? \n\nThen, your personal anecdotal account at an International stage doesn’t represent a tiny bit of reality. In most of the Schengen country we are called a ‘third world’ at immigration and always looked with a doubt. You dont have to travel these countries to get beyond your personal experience but just have a look at the queue at the US embassy in Delhi, and the way one is treated, you would have had your data. \n\nAnd now, in this video you say that a similar Immigration officer is denying visa to Indians. \n\nWhat changed in 8months?

No matter 2.or 5 th largest economy. One thing is not change: india still poor and people does not behave good. Look at canada and u know

Indians go to Europe via Turkey, etc and enter EU. These disgustimg people then burn the passports and apply assylum. Then Indian consulate refuses to acknowledge them as their identity can't be proven. They become like parasites ans change host after sometime

They don’t care about Canada but come here and force us to adapt while we’re in a housing and economic crisis and overpopulated and just finished lockdowns and layoffs and are being a gaslit into thinking we’re racist for seeing only one culture in our own country. it’s quite something especially for us who are still struggling to pay bills and make any money and have any joy in life seeing people come and claim victimhood in a place they just got too on purpose is quite appalling. It’s just Canadian culture is inherently taught to be honest and treat everyone equal when they know this and use it against us so they can lie and only help there own. It’s quite interesting how American politics has gotten young Canadians so confused on self identity and the idea of being racist that were just allowing it and bending over for them. Canadians are lonely and poor and cold and confused and will never own a home but immigrants are coming in and just expecting us to assimilate to there own culture across the world. I hope things change in the media as the media seems to be neglecting real Canadian hardships and sees Canadian citizens as rich privileged people that aren’t being directly fucked by this

Please change the thambnail

D reporting here is, change ur visa rules but the classless traveller won't be educated how to travel and adhere to norms of the country they visiting??

I don't think any indian is being proud of their passport now and wish they could change to uk or Aussie passport.

I want my change .\nOk, you'll get a credit note ,get it cashed from the shop.

Sorry I’m Hispanic born and raised in the us yall running away from Mexico is not fair to us try to come the right way but understand this we are putting are people first and it’s time America gets back to what it was instead of leaving Mexico why don’t y’all make a change obviously y’all leaders are weak and cowardly the only way is if we help y’all take out all the cartels and make y’all a state

Mr. K.Mukherjee .BE (Germany ) (Canada) Thousands of Indian students went to Canada with a student visa, not for education but to find ways to stay and work.These Five Eyes countries are rejecting the visas at random.Don't try to blame ,rather try to teach these young people the basic moral education and polite behaviour to others and not to try from the back door.Without any legal Immigration papers ,there will be no survival in Canada.Try to bring back the respect from the others.Please don't repeat the fifth largest economy in the world over and over.This will not change a dime about the notion to the developed countries.

What happened Palki, suddenly you changed the stance on Indian passport. Your Oxford debate shouts loudly that you are blinded .

India should reciprocate with same kind of visa fees and rejection rates to these countries. then only it will change.

Palki Sharma demands as if every other nation has to fall on Indias feet and give them visas ??\nThat's not how it works Palki, respect must be earned. Indian tourists behavior, civic sense must be improved, the Pajit behavior should be changed. Most Indians are not civilized enough, their body language should be improved.\nLast but not the least, our population is immense and mind boggling, its a bit tooo much for any nation issuing visa.

First Indian Media needs to change a lot. It need to start from Firstpost

Uber rich India prefer going to UAE, Jordan and Western part of the world since cheaper destination are not seem to fit their high standard but if visa hard why not change to South East Asia or East Asia to travel.

I think it is about time Indians should know that these foreign places are not paradise and just stay where you are until changes have been made, such as Trump coming to office and few elections in Europe. Nothing at this point is set in stone.

I hate when we have to change our tone and tenor when we switch companies. But this rejection will fuel Atma Nirbhar Bharat which will help local economy. May pain at this moment but will be beneficial at long run.

Here in the US, I’m always annoyed by nonstop scam calls with an Indian accent to the point I repeatedly change my numbers before they start bombarding me again with that accent for fake marketing ?

First of all . I am an Indian living in Australia. \n1. The way some of us are behaving in these countries is the worst . Instead of respecting their culture and laws, we start behaving in the same way as in India .\n2. I don't want to put it out, but some people from certain places have a ready solution even if the immigration change their rules . They know every means to cheat their way in. \n3. Take, for example, 200 people come from other countries and do nonsense in India. Will we allow them ? Noooo, right ... but right now, thousands of our Indians are damaging other countries, bringing all kinds of dirty activities we do in India .Unnecessary protests are just 0.1% of them\n\nThis is the best decision taken by the other countries and it should become more strict in the coming days

You people are getting worried for rejection of visa.\nI still couldn't find why my Aadhar card address change is getting rejected for the past 3 months.

Citizens of every country hate immigration because immigrants try to change thr culture

They are doing right thing. You go to submit any document at BLS which is unfortunately front offices of Indian embassies, you come back frustrated and angry. They are masters of finding faults, keep on changing required forms. It seems unrelated but I tell you support for India with Indian community is dwindling. We no longer write angry emails to politicians for rejection of visas to Indians.

This is a kind of scam. At the moment, all countries struggle due inflammation and bad governmbet policies and most countries doesnt require any intake. It may change when president Trump comes in power. Now, thus is a free income for several countries.

Why do Indian need to go to other countries? For business, for studies? Grow the business and do the studies in India. Change the behavior in India for the better. Ban betel nut chewing, stop urinating and shitting everywhere, and stop littering. \nPlease paint the buildings at least once in 5 years.

She changes color every moment.

Wow! She is a chameleon and changes her colour quickly. She is the one who said Indian passport is strong and Indians now flaunt their passports.