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.