New Delhi, Feb. 22 -- US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the US-Mexico border is now closed, following his Executive Order aimed at blocking illegal immigration. US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the US-Mexico border is now closed, more than two weeks after reaching an agreement with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on border security and trade. His post, which read "OUR SOUTHERN BORDER IS CLOSED!!!", comes as part of his administration's broader efforts to curb illegal immigration and drug trafficking.

Earlier this month, Trump and Sheinbaum had agreed to reinforce border security while also working on trade negotiations. As part of the deal, Mexico agreed to deploy 10,000 National Guard t...