Donald Trump has said Mexico has agreed to stop migration after a “wonderful” phone call with Claudia Sheinbaum, the country’s president.

Both sides described Wednesday’s call as positive, despite a threat by Mr Trump on Monday to slap a 25 percent tariff on Mexico, which prompted warnings of retaliation from the Mexican government.

Posting on his Truth Social platform, the US president-elect said: “Just had a wonderful conversation with the new president of Mexico.

“She has agreed to stop migration through Mexico, and into the United States, effectively closing our southern border,” he said, implying a shift in policy.

Ms Sheinbaum responded quickly to Mr Trump’s remarks, insisting that she had explained Mexico’s current “comprehensive strategy” on migration.

“Thanks to this, migrants and caravans are attended to before they reach the border,” she said.

“We reiterate that Mexico’s position is not to close borders but to build bridges between government and peoples,” she added.