- [Charlene] PresidentTrump says he's willing

to shut down the southern border.

But says he's willing to give it some time

because Mexico is taking action,

and he wants Congress topass immigration reform.

- Mexico, as you know, as of yesterday,

has been starting to apprehend a lot

of people at their southern border.

- [Charlene] Analystssay the cost of shutting

the border would damage the US economy.

The Chamber of Commerce predicts

an unmitigated economic debacle,

warning that five million jobs would

be in immediate jeopardy.

40% of all fruits and vegetables that come

into the US come from Mexico.

If trade is blocked,their prices could surge.

The American auto industrycould also be hurt

if supply chains are affected.

Trump says it would be worth it.

- Sure, it's gonna be,have a negative impact

on the economy.

Security is more importantto me than trade.

- [Charlene] The BorderPatrol in San Diego

tells CBN News, yes, it will cost money,

but it might finally get Congress to act,

because right now, wejust have open borders.

So if the border is closed.

- It'd be a huge impact.

I lived in Arizona, mydad worked in Mexico

for 18 years.

People like him wouldnot be able to commute

back and forth across the border.

It'd be a definitedisruption to the economy,

but something's gottaget Congress's attention,

at this point, to take action.

Because right now, we have the equivalent

of an open border.

We know for a fact thereare criminals blending

in with these people claiming

to be asylum seekers.

We know for a fact childrenare being recycled,

there're fake families, if you will.

- [Charlene] Record numbers of migrants

are crossing illegally and being released

by Border Patrol, putting a strain

on cities and ministries.

- The numbers have increased up into

the neighborhood of4,000 to 4,500 refugees

that are being released to us,

to our network of churches

and organizations per week.

There have been severaltimes when our capacity

was not sufficient.

- [Charlene] President Trump is expected

to travel to the border on Friday.

Charlene Aaron, CBN News.