Mexico deported 33 per cent more foreigners month-on-month in June, officials said Tuesday, after the country agreed to take "unprecedented" steps to reduce migration in order to avoid US President Donald Trump's threatened tariffs.

Mexico deports 33% more migrants after deal with US

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Saturday hit out at President Donald Trump over the immigration deal reached with Mexico in exchange for halting tariffs on the Central American country, saying "threats and tantrums are no way to negotiate foreign policy.

Threat and tantrums no way to negotiate: Pelosi slams Trump over Mexico immigration deal

US President Donald Trump touted Saturday his last-minute deal averting tariffs on Mexico, plan economists warned would have been disastrous for both countries, saying the agreement will be a big success if America's southern neighbour cracks down on illegal immigration as promised.

Trump says immigration deal will work if Mexico plays its part