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Why are Trump & AMLO allies?
• They are an unlikely pair but need each other.
• They are eager to get ratification of the USMCA.
• They want to limit immigration.
• They want Mexico to grow its domestic
economy and increase wages.
• Trump is a “blessing in disguise” for AMLO.
Why are they reluctant allies?
• To save face with their political base.
Recommendations for
President Lopez Obrador• Continue to acquiesce to reasonable
immigration & USMCA Trump demands,
without losing dignity.
• Focus all efforts on approval of USMCA.
• Diversify international trade markets.
• Reestablish CERTAINTY in business
environment.
• Restructure but reinforce INSTITUTIONS.
Recommendations for
President Trump• Keep increasing rapport with Speaker Pelosi.
• Force AMLO to comply with missing USMCA
points.
• Walkback cutting financial aid to Central
America.
• If anything, help them in exchange for local
immigration policies.
• Revise and activate a policy similar to the
“Merida Initiative”.• Develop and negotiate a permanent
immigration reform.