Mexico economic advisor comes out swingin'

Mexico should hit back if the US imposes auto tariffs

An economic advisor to new Mexican Pres. Lopex Obrador is on the wires saying:

• Mexico should hit back at the US imposes auto tariffs
• we are very concerned about NAFTA's sunset clause proposal
• would be happy for NAFTA renegotiation to conclude before December 1 possible

Earlier in the day, Pres Trump and Lopez Obrador spoke for and hour to an hour and a half. Trump said they talked about border security, trade, NAFTA, and possibly a separate trade agreement with Mexico..

Lopez Obrador said they spoke about comprehensive deal on job creating development projects to help reduce migration and improve security and that the tone of call was respectful.