Originally Posted by ilnjscb

You would be incorrect. Tourism revenue from the US averages over $1,000 per foreign visit according to UNWTO. From South and Central America, perhaps $300. The Mexican economy will be devastated. Further, investment, remittances, and manufacturing account for a huge portion of Mexico's economy.

When you consider that a 4% loss in GDP is a huge shock, you can anticipate the effect. This is the reason the peso changes so rapidly on news of improving relation due to Slim Helu or talks by both leaders. If Mexico didn't need revenue from the US, Peña Nieto wouldn't even be talking to him.