The mayor of Mexico City, Claudia Sheinbaum, has had detailed meetings where she has outlined the possible damages that tariffs could cause to both economies, while also responding to Donald Trump's comments about his proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico. On his part, former Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has expressed his desire to imitate Sheinbaum's strategy in his relationship with the U.S. leader.
In a show of cooperation, Lula sent good wishes to Trump for the start of his term and highlighted the history of collaboration between both nations. Sheinbaum's efforts to counter Trump's ongoing attacks on Mexico are generating admiration in Brazil, leading Lula's advisors to consider adopting a similar approach to that of the Mexican leader.
Sheinbaum's moderate strategy, which seeks to maintain calm and focus on real policies in the face of the U.S. president's key rhetoric, has caught the attention of Lula's close associates. Although it is still unclear how Lula will replicate this strategy, it is believed that following Sheinbaum's example could be beneficial for relations with Trump.
Amid renewed tariff threats and immigration orders from Trump, Sheinbaum responded with caution and diplomacy, earning praise for her ability to dodge the traps set by the U.S. leader. Despite Trump's firm stance towards Mexico, Sheinbaum has chosen a more conciliatory approach, emphasizing the importance of keeping bridges between both countries.
Although Trump has demonstrated his aggressiveness towards Mexico since the beginning of his term, Sheinbaum has managed to maintain a diplomatic and constructive attitude, which has been recognized by political figures in Brazil. Sheinbaum's stance contrasts with Trump's past confrontations and criticisms of foreign leaders, demonstrating her ability to effectively manage the relationship with the U.S. president.
The possibility of a meeting between Lula and Trump during the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Brazil raises the potential for conflict. Despite the ideological differences between both leaders, Trump's influence in Brazil and the region emerges as a relevant aspect in this context. Sheinbaum, for her part, has become a reference for Latin American leaders seeking to maintain a balanced relationship with the U.S. government.
