The president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, called for a popular gathering in the capital's Zócalo on Sunday, March 9, to communicate the measures that will be taken in response to the 25 percent tariffs imposed by the United States on Mexico and Canada. Despite this situation, Sheinbaum reaffirmed that Mexico is a free, independent, and sovereign nation, calling on the Mexican people to unite in defense of the country's sovereignty.
Various politicians and business leaders supported the Mexican government in the face of the imposition of tariffs. Important associations expressed their concern about the implementation of this measure. Sheinbaum called on the population, including compatriots in the United States, to face Trump's "unilateral" measure unitedly, which would affect not only companies in Mexico but also the U.S. population. In this context, the president announced that she would seek dialogue with the U.S. government, reaffirming respect for President Trump.
Sheinbaum urged Mexicans in the United States to send letters to congressmen and the U.S. government to explain the serious consequences that the tariffs would bring. The Mexican president highlighted the importance of maintaining coordination and dialogue, despite discrepancies in the decisions made. Furthermore, Sheinbaum emphasized the need to defend Mexico's sovereignty and always seek the welfare of the people.
In light of these tensions with the United States, Sheinbaum presented Mexico's arguments in the lawsuit against U.S. manufacturers and distributors of firearms, whom she accuses of facilitating the illegal trafficking of weapons to Mexico. The president announced that in response to these events, Mexico will take tariff and non-tariff measures against the United States, stating that she will announce these actions in a public assembly in the capital's Zócalo. This decision aims to protect Mexican interests and address the challenges posed by the unilateral decisions of the United States.
