U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Mexico and Canada "do what we tell them to do," claiming both neighbours have followed Washington’s instructions on border security. The remarks were delivered during a press availability in the Oval Office on 14 August. Trump asserted that cooperation from the two countries has produced a "historic reduction" in irregular crossings at both the southern and northern borders. He boasted that he achieved tighter controls without passing new legislation, contrasting his approach with that of former president Joe Biden, whom he accused of allowing "horrible" conditions at the frontier. Mexican media reported that President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government is adopting a cautious posture toward the comments, avoiding open confrontation. Trump also singled out Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney while insisting that Ottawa likewise complies with U.S. demands. The statements underscore the administration’s hard-line stance on migration as it continues to expand enforcement measures introduced earlier this year.