We will not pay for a wall "under any circumstances" - Mexico responds to Donald Trump's tweet

 

On Sunday, the Mexican government again stressed its position that it will not pay for President Donald Trump's proposed border wall.

President Trump had tweeted Sunday morning: "With Mexico being one of the highest crime Nations in the world, we must have THE WALL. Mexico will pay for it through reimbursement/other."

With Mexico being one of the highest crime Nations in the world, we must have THE WALL. Mexico will pay for it through reimbursement/other.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 27, 2017

 In response, Mexico's foreign ministry released a statement saying Mexico would not pay for a wall or other physical barrier at the border "under any circumstances. This determination is not part of a Mexican negotiating strategy, but a principle of national sovereignty and dignity".