WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump eased up on April 2 on his threats to shut the southern border this week as officials across his administration explored half-measures that might satisfy the president’s urge for action, like stopping only foot traffic at certain crossings.
Facing a surge of Central American migrants trying to enter the United States, Trump last week threatened to seal the border this week if Mexico did not immediately halt all illegal immigration into the United States, a move that would have enormous economic consequences on both sides of the border.
