The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, revealed in a recent press conference that he has spoken with Claudia Sheinbaum, President of Mexico, to address the recent tariff attacks imposed by the United States on both countries. Trudeau mentioned that they have committed to collaborate on resolving this issue, emphasizing the need to strengthen border security and combat the production and distribution of illegal drugs.
In response to the White House's accusations of a supposed alliance between drug trafficking and the Government of Mexico, Sheinbaum Pardo denied such claims and pointed out that it is in the arms industry of the United States where this alliance with criminal organizations exists. The Mexican president highlighted that 74% of the weapons used by organized crime in Mexico are illegally sourced from the U.S. military industry.
Among the actions undertaken by the Government of Mexico to combat drug trafficking are the seizure of large quantities of narcotics, including fentanyl, and the detention of thousands of individuals linked to these criminal organizations. Sheinbaum emphasized that the true origin of the synthetic opioid epidemic in the United States lies in the indiscriminate prescription of medications in that country, questioning the lack of measures to address this issue at the local level.
Trudeau also called on the population to choose products made in Canada and informed about the conversations held with Sheinbaum to address the tariffs imposed by the United States. Both leaders expressed their commitment to work together to strengthen bilateral relations and tackle current challenges.
In summary, both Mexico and Canada have responded to the tariff attacks from the United States by rejecting accusations of alleged alliances with drug trafficking and emphasizing the importance of addressing border security and combating illegal drug trafficking.
