The president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, expressed her opinion on the possibility that President Donald Trump might decide to implement new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada. In response to the White House's insistence on the deadline of March 4 to announce these tariffs, Sheinbaum mentioned that everything depends on Trump's decision, quoting a phrase from the Mexican comic Kalimán to convey calm and patience amidst the uncertainty.
Sheinbaum emphasized the importance of maintaining calm and unity in Mexico in light of any decision that the president of the United States may make. She noted that the country has established plans to address different scenarios and stressed the importance of national unity at this time. Additionally, she highlighted the progress in bilateral dialogues and cooperation on security between the two countries.
On the other hand, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick mentioned that the tariffs could be implemented next Tuesday, leaving the final decision in the hands of President Trump and his team. Amid tariff pressure, Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard is seeking to promote investment announcements in Mexico as part of negotiations with the United States.
In the midst of the uncertainty surrounding the tariffs, Claudia Sheinbaum's stance reflects the importance of maintaining calm and patience, as well as the willingness to continue seeking dialogue with the U.S. government.
