Pelosi pummels Trump in a tariff deal with Mexico: "Threats and tantrums are not a way to negotiate"

Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiMembers asks the president of the DNC to hold a presidential debate on climate change The members' petition asks the president of the DNC to hold a presidential debate on climate change On The Money: the economy adds 75 000 jobs in may | A GOP senator warns that rates will cancel tax cuts | Trump says "good luck" to negotiate with Mexico PLUS (D-Calif.) Hammered President TrumpDonald John TrumpO's Rourke hammers Trump on the rates: the damage has already been caused & # 39; O & # 39; Rourke hammers Trump on the rates: the damage & # 39; have already been caused & # 39; Schumer mocks: "I'm sure we will not hear any more about illegal immigration MORE On Saturday, following its latest threats, the government suspended the application of a 5% tariff on imports from Mexico, reiterating its assertion that the president was in the process of negotiating via "threats and tantrums".

In a statement, Pelosi denounced Trump's relationship with Mexico, accusing him of taking steps that "undermine America's preeminent leadership role in the world" by threatening tariffs on a country that she described as "our close friend and neighbor to the south".

"The Trump administration must also do much more to cooperate meaningfully with Mexico in the fight against smuggling networks. [Its] Do not do it until here is unacceptable and irresponsible. Threats and tantrums are not a way to negotiate a foreign policy, "she added.

Trump also attacked Pelosi on Saturday morning on Twitter, calling him "nervous."

"Nancy Pelosi and the Democrat House are nervous and do nothing, they could possibly pave the way with the USMCA, the spectacular and very popular new trade deal that replaces NAFTA, the worst trade deal in the world." US History Perfect for our Farmers, Manufacturers and Unions! " Trump tweeted.

The comments come amid a quarrel escalating between Pelosi and Trump. The president insulted the speaker after reports were received that she told other Democrats that she wanted to see him "in prison".

"Nervous Nancy Pelosi is a shame for herself and her family for making such a disgusting statement, especially since I was with foreign leaders abroad. There is no evidence that such a thing was said " Trump tweeted Friday.

Saturday's come-and-go came after Trump threatened to lift tariffs on Mexico from Monday if the government did not step up its efforts to reduce illegal borders in the United States. However, Trump announced last Friday that an agreement had been reached to avoid tariffs.

As part of the agreement, Mexico will strengthen its national guard presence at its southern border to stem the flow of Central American migrants to the north, increase intelligence-sharing with the United States, and allow the United States to deport migrants. asylum seekers to Mexico pending judgment. Mexico also said it would take more forceful measures against human trafficking and drug trafficking networks.