Then there's the sheer volume in trade of Mexico's agriculture and fossil fuel sectors across the border, most of which takes place under some provision of NAFTA or other. I recall hearing claims that crude oil is shipped to Mexico at present (under the 2015 revocation of the 1970s-era ban on crude oil exports from the USA, which may be playing a partial role in current high gas prices). However, I've also hear refined products are shipped back to the USA from Mexico, not sure about that.
Probably just political posturing.