Border issues have always caused trouble between Mexico and US. The wall was built to deal with issues like illegal immigration, human trafficking, smuggling and other activities related to the drug market. The border is 3,145 km long and it is protected by a manmade fence for more than 934 kilometres, with 48 border crossings. Most of it was built after 2006.
It also has an impact on the economy. Mexico exports tonnes of vegetables, fruits, meat and alcohol to the US. Some American companies have mining licenses in Mexico. The Border wall is in news once again since Donald Trump was elected as the president of the US. Trump recently proclaimed to shut the wall if Mexicans do not stop illegal migration. But this would adversely affect America. The shutting of the wall would stop the legal trade between the countries as well. If the wall is shut, the US would soon run out of avocados! Mexico exports all the avocados America needs. The list also includes blue jeans and TVs!
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