Conservative immigration analysts: Trump tariffs could worsen border crisis

Conservative immigration experts warned Friday that President Trump’s threat to impose a tariff on Mexican imports would have “devastating” consequences if Mexico retaliates by shutting down its immigration and drug enforcement operations, worsening the crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Business groups have expressed major concerns about the penalty’s effect on North American trade, but those affiliated with Trump’s own party say the proposal is a mistake and the fall-out would not be limited to trade issues.