Resinting Trump, Ecuador announces 27 % rates for Mexican goods | Election news

Ecuador Daniel Noboa He revealed a series of dramatic policy movements as he strives to design strong days of the image before the federal elections.

On Monday, in Post On the Social Media Platform, X Noboa has announced that it will impose a 27 % tariff for imports from Mexico.

Then, in a second message Two hours later, he revealed that he would seal the country's borders for a three-day period in response to unspecified threats from armed groups.

“In response to the attempts by the armed groups to destabilize the country, the borders will remain closed on Saturday, February 8, until Monday, February 10,” Noboa wrote.

He also announced impetus to Ecuador's ports immediately for “immediate militarization” and strengthened the military presence at the country's borders.

The messages come when Noboa, a conservative, is facing a strict application for re -election on Sunday against her rival from the presidential race in 2023. Louise Gonzalez of the movement of the left civic revolution.

Critics also note that Noboa seems to reflect the policies and phrases of the United States President Donald Trump, who won a re -election in 2024 on the Tariffs and Border Security agenda.

Current feud with Mexico

Trump and Noboa share a common goal for their tariff threats: Mexico.

In November, shortly after his victory in the election, Trump announced that he would impose 25 percent rates on Mexican products imported into the United States. The imposition of these tariffs has been temporarily suspended from Monday for a period of 30 days.

Trump justified this move by saying that leverage was necessary to force Mexico to stop the flow of undocumented immigrants and drugs in the United States. He also indicated the need to protect US industries.

Noboa took a similar movement on Monday when he puts a 27 % tax on the import of goods from Mexico.

Resonating the phrasing of Trump, Noboa said he remained committed to dealing with free trade in Mexico, but not when there was “abuse”.

“We confirm our position to sign a free trade agreement with Mexico,” the Ecuadorian president wrote.

“But until this does not happen and becomes a reality, we will apply a 27% tariff to the products we import in order to encourage our industry and to provide a fair attitude towards our manufacturers.”

Ecuador and Mexico have shared the tension in recent years, a culmination of tearing of diplomatic ties last year.

The vacation was the result of raidGuided by the Ecuador police, at the Embassy of Mexico in Kito. Once inside, police arrested a former Ecuadian president accused of corruption but provided asylum in Mexico.

International law forgets the local police to take law enforcement action without permission. The raid was condemned by most governments in the region.

Close election

Separately, Noboa revealed on Monday that Ecuador successfully completed a free trade agreement with Canada.

“After months of intensive negotiations, our government has achieved what no one else has: Ecuador will have a trade agreement with Canada,” he wroteS

The Ecuadorian leader is facing a narrow race on Sunday. The average poll values ​​show Noboa in a leading role with approximately 38 percent of the vote, and Gonzalez in second place with 32 percent.

This means that Noboa probably doesn't have a little of the majority he needs to avoid leakage with Gonzalez in April.

The heir to the wealth of the banana industry, Noboa hopes to provide a full four -year period after Entry As president in November 2023

His current term is only 18 months long: he won a click election to complete the mandate of former President Guillermo Lasso, who has dismissed his government under a constitutional mechanism known as Muerte Cruzada or Cross Death.

Although he came to power as a candidate for law and order, Noboa struggles to deal with the escalation of violence from criminal groups, despite measures Provision of military and police more expansive forces.

Raw drought also accelerated energy shortages during its short term, as Ecuador relies on hydroelectric power.

Rolling eclipses have become a source of dissatisfaction and protest against his government.