Mexico’s greatest cement firm says it will not build President Trump’s wall — more or less.
Executives at Cemex, the multinational constructing materials and building agency, clarified Thursday that the company would haven’t any involvement in developing the wall alongside the U.S./Mexico border.
“I need to be very clear on this matter: Cemex won’t take part in the construction of the wall,” said Rogelio Zambrano, president of Cemex (CX).
Zambrano said his company has no longer participated in the first spherical of bids that is presently underway.
however requested whether or not Cemex would offer constructing materials to companies constructing the wall, Zambrano stated he had already been clear about that exact problem.
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On March 2, the company said it would provide supplies to companies that it had contracts with, even supposing they have been building the wall.
“If one of our shoppers requests a quote for materials, we’ve the duty to do so,” the corporate stated in a remark on the time. “but this does not suggest that Cemex will take part within the mission.”
it’s doubtful if any company has solicited Cemex’s materials for the wall.
President Trump recently requested a relatively small sum of $ 1 billion as the first installment to build his proposed border wall, which has whole value estimates between $ 12 billion and $ 24 billion.
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Cemex’s determination to not participate immediately in establishing the border wall is a reminder of some extent made with the aid of Mexico’s foreign minister, Luis Videgaray, past in March.
He told companies to “have a look at their conscience” ahead of determining whether to participate in constructing the wall, arguing that nationality takes precedent over earnings.
however, U.S. firms are not considering twice. Many are already submitting proposals to the Trump administration to bid for building contracts.
–Marilia Brocchetto contributed reporting to this text.
CNNMoney (Mexico city) First printed March 30, 2017: 4:07 PM ET
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