Obama off to Mexico to Show Solidarity in Drug War
Apr 16, 12:20 PM EDT
The Justice Department says such Mexican drug trafficking organizations represent the greatest organized crime threat to the United States.
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Mexico has raised tariffs on nearly 90 American products, a retaliation for a U.S. decision to cancel access to Mexican truckers on U.S. highways despite the terms of a free trade agreement.
By BEN FELLER
Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Confronting a security threat on America's doorstep, President Barack Obama launched a swift diplomatic mission to Mexico Thursday to show solidarity with a troubled neighbor - and to prove that the U.S. is serious about halting the deadly flow of drugs and weapons.
During his stop in Mexico City on Thursday, Obama will emphasize cross-border cooperation and probably put a focus on clean energy, but the economic crisis and the bloody drug trade have set the tone.
Among the other touchy points are disagreement over a lapsed U.S. assault weapons ban, a standoff over cross-border trucking, and immigration.
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