The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, announced that in an effort to improve trade relations and end recent tensions with the United States, both countries agreed to start joint efforts to strengthen their trade balance. The goal is to explore 'alternatives' that address trade imbalances and promote advances on pending issues beneficial to both parties.
Earlier this month, Mexico managed to avoid the reciprocal tariffs announced by the U.S. President, Donald Trump, although products outside the trade agreement between the North American nations, such as automobiles, remain subject to a 25 percent tax. This agreement comes amid a tariff dispute driven by the United States, which has marked relations between the two countries in recent months.
During the conversation between Sheinbaum and Trump, described by the Mexican President as 'very positive', it was established that the Secretaries of Economy of the two countries would maintain further contacts 'in the coming days'. Additionally, the Trump Administration has demanded that Mexico take stronger actions to stop the flow of migrants and drug trafficking.
In line with this stance, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced new sanctions this Thursday against various individuals and entities linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), thereby intensifying measures against illicit activities.
