The United States plans to finish constructing President Donald Trump's promised border wall with Mexico by late 2027. The reinforced barrier will span most of the US-Mexico border, with exceptions where deemed unnecessary by officials.

The United States expects to complete construction of President Donald Trump's long-promised southern border wall by late 2027, Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott said on Tuesday. Speaking at an event in Washington, Scott said the reinforced barrier would extend along most of the US-Mexico border, with limited exceptions where officials deemed it unnecessary.