Trump again threatens Mexico border closure, seeks Congress action
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump again threatened on Wednesday to close the U.S. border with Mexico, this time calling on Congress to take steps immediately to deal with immigration and security loopholes that he says are creating a national emergency.
"Congress must get together and immediately eliminate the loopholes at the Border!" Trump wrote in a Twitter post. "If no action, Border, or large sections of Border, will close. This is a National Emergency!"
Trump has repeatedly threatened to close the border to stem what he calls a tide of illegal immigration. On Friday, he said he would close the border this week unless Mexico took steps to stop illegal migration.
The threat drew an outcry from business leaders and others, who said the move could disrupt legal crossings and billions of dollars in trade. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the largest U.S. business lobbying group, said it contacted the White House to discuss the negative impact of a border closure.
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