Trump proposed severe measures to ensure Mexico's contribution to the wall's funding, including altering remittance policies.

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Trump proposed severe measures to ensure Mexico's contribution to the wall's funding, including altering remittance policies.

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It's an easy decision for Mexico: make a one-time payment of $5-10 billion to ensure that $24 billion continues to flow into their country year after year,” the memo says.
The memo lays out a three-day plan, using provisions of the Patriot Act, that Trump says will “compel Mexico to pay for the wall.
Day 1: The Trump administration would draw up a “proposed rule” stating that no one be allowed to wire money outside the U.S. “unless the alien first provides a document establishing his lawful presence in the United States.
Day 3: Tell Mexico that if it agrees to come up with the cash to pay for the wall, then the “proposed rule” will never go into effect.

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Trump's 2016 campaign promises