The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, announced that she is working on a plan to present data on the economic benefits and contributions of Mexicans to the United States, in response to the threats from former Republican President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of 25 percent.
In a conference from the Treasury Room, Sheinbaum emphasized the importance of quantifying how much Mexicans in the United States contribute to the economy of this country. She detailed that the Secretary of Economy, Marcelo Ebrard, is coordinating a state-by-state study in the United States to understand the economic impact of Mexicans.
She emphasized that these numbers will be crucial for the review of the USMCA in 2026, as well as for any discussions related to the treaty. Sheinbaum highlighted the relevance of demonstrating with data the benefits that the work of Mexicans in the United States brings and stressed the importance of the increase in auto parts exports.
Sheinbaum mentioned the intention to maintain high-level dialogue with the transition team or the US government to strengthen the economic relationship between both countries. In this context, topics such as the fight against drug trafficking, migration, and the economy would be addressed.
For his part, Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs of 25 percent on Mexican imports, increasing up to 100 percent if migration to the United States is not halted. During a speech in North Carolina, Trump directly pointed to Sheinbaum and held her responsible for stopping the entry of criminals and drugs into the country.
Trump has intensified his rhetoric against migration, promising mass deportations and expressing his intention to use tariffs as a pressure measure against Mexico. Sheinbaum's response seeks to highlight the contribution of Mexicans to the economy of the United States and strengthen bilateral relations.
