The expert in law and international relations emphasizes the need to keep the formal threat of real transformation at bay, citing the politician Jesús Reyes Heroles. The Mayor of Mexico City, Claudia Sheinbaum, has stressed the importance of responding calmly and prudently to Donald Trump's decrees, including the reinstatement of the 'Remain in Mexico' program and the proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico as 'Gulf of America'.
In a press conference, Sheinbaum stated that her government has managed to communicate stably and institutionally with the new Administration of the United States, which has contributed to avoiding a trade war with that country. On his part, Professor José Joel Peña from UNAM points out the need for the Mexican government to maintain prudence and adaptability in its actions in response to Trump's policies.
Despite the easing of some threats by Trump, such as tariffs on Mexico, analysts emphasize the importance of not underestimating the actions of the U.S. president. Trump has sent thousands of troops to the border, declared drug cartels in Mexico as terrorists, and begun deportations of asylum seekers to Mexican territory.
Sheinbaum has maintained a cautious and diplomatic stance in the face of Trump's provocations, highlighting the need for a good relationship between both countries for the benefit of their citizens. The Mexican president has expressed that she will continue to converse with the U.S. government, reminding of the importance of respecting the sovereignty of both nations.
Despite the apparent easing of threats, analysts warn that the latent risk persists, especially regarding the possibility that Trump may use tariffs as a means of negotiation on other issues such as migration and drug trafficking. Peña suggests that Mexico should work on diversifying its economy to reduce dependence on the United States, although he acknowledges the difficult possibility of finding a trading partner as significant as this northern country.
