By Maria Polletta | Arizona Republic
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey softened his stance on a possible U.S.-Mexico border closure after meeting with President Donald Trump on Wednesday, saying he would support Trump if he opted for a shutdown but hoped any closure would be “as short as possible.”
The Oval Office meeting came two days after Ducey had said he “of course” did not want to see the border close. He’d pointed to Mexico’s status as “our No. 1 trading partner, times four” and said he wanted “to see us continue to be able to trade,” confirming that the White House was aware of his position.
Ducey again called trade with Mexico “incredibly important” after his Wednesday discussion with Trump.
“But, border security comes first,” he told reporters in Washington, D.C.
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