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Biden speaks with Mexico's Obrador as migrant crossings at southern border spike
CBSN
President Biden spoke with Mexico's President López Obrador Thursday morning, as migrant crossings continue to spike at the southern border.
The White House has not released any information to reporters about the call. Mr. Biden met with Obrador in person while in California last month, and the two addressed the threats of illicit drugs, like fentanyl, and discussed ways to expand cooperation between U.S. and Mexican law enforcement. Trade relations have been a point of contention for the U.S. and Mexico, and Mr. Biden and Obrador have had a tense relationship at times.
Last month, in a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Mr. Biden also received new commitments from China to crack down on fentanyl. The U.S. is working with the Chinese on a plan to have China use a number of procedures to pursue companies that make precursors for fentanyl.
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