Sheinbaum, Trump Discuss Tariffs and Security

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump recently held a cordial phone call focused on migration and drug trafficking, amid rising tensions over proposed tariffs. Sheinbaum described the conversation as 'excellent,' while Trump claimed she had agreed to halt migration through Mexico. However, Sheinbaum refuted Trump's interpretation, emphasizing that Mexico's policy aims to manage migration rather than close its borders. Trump has threatened to implement a 25% tariff on Mexican imports, which would contradict the USMCA trade agreement and potentially result in significant job losses in the U.S. economy. Mexico's Economy Minister warned that these tariffs would primarily impact U.S. consumers, particularly in the automotive sector, adding thousands to vehicle prices. Both leaders expressed a desire for continued dialogue to strengthen cooperation on these pressing issues.