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| Mexico: We will not pay for Trump border wall | |
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| Mexico will not pay for Donald Trump's border wall, the country's president has said in a message to the nation. | |
| Enrique Pena Nieto said he "lamented" the plans for the barrier, adding that "Mexico doesn't believe in walls". | |
| But he made no mention of cancelling or postponing a trip to Washington on 31 January to meet the new US president. | |
| Mr Trump has signed an executive order for an "impassable physical barrier" and has insisted Mexico would reimburse the US for it. | |
| Mr Pena Nieto said: "I've said time and again; Mexico won't pay for any wall. | |
| "It comes as our country is talking on new rules on cooperation, trade, investment, security and migration in the North American region. | |
| "As president I assume the complete responsibility to defend the interests of Mexico and Mexicans. | |
| "Based on a final report by the functionaries in Washington DC and advice from the chamber of commerce, governors, and so on, I will decide the right next steps to take. | |
| "Mexico offers its friendship to the American people and its willingness to reach accords with their government. Agreements that will be in favour of both Mexico and the US." |