US-Mexico talks to resolve tariff stand-off start next week

Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard said talks are already being planned between his country and the U.S. to resolve President Trump’s threat to place 5% tariffs, eventually rising to 25%, on all Mexican goods if it doesn’t crack down on mass immigration to the U.S.

“I inform you that the summit to resolve the US dispute with our country will be Wednesday in Washington. [Secretary of State] Mike Pompeo heads the US delegation,” Ebrard tweeted Friday. “We will be firm and we will defend the dignity of Mexico.”