Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto tried to convince Donald Trump of the importance of Mexican workers in the United States and the complementarity of the economies of both countries during their meeting at Los Pinos. However, this strategy was unsuccessful, as the relationship between the two nations remains unequal.
Donald Trump has maintained a hostile stance towards Mexico for over a decade, attacking issues such as drug trafficking and illegal immigration. His xenophobic and protectionist rhetoric has gained followers in the United States, which allowed him to be reelected as president.
Trump presents himself in different facets: the protectionist, who seeks to rebuild the industrial base of the United States through tariffs; the negotiator, who sees tariffs as a negotiating tool; and the revenue collector, who seeks to generate income through these taxes to balance public finances.
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador faces a complex scenario in trying to deal with Trump's policies. Meanwhile, the head of government of Mexico City, Claudia Sheinbaum, seems disoriented by the actions of her American counterpart, struggling to find a clear strategy to address the situation.
