After Donald Trump announced the imposition of 25% tariffs on Mexican imports, the president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, called for unity and summoned a mobilization at the Zócalo. During her morning conference, the president highlighted achievements in security and the fight against fentanyl in her government, arguing that Trump's tariffs are unjustified given these results. "Mexico deserves respect; we are equal nations," she asserted.
In future communications, it is expected that Sheinbaum will hold a phone call with Trump to discuss this topic. The president mentioned that it is time for each country to assume its responsibilities and that she will always seek a negotiated decision since the decisions affect both national and foreign companies. She is considering calling for a large mobilization at the Zócalo against the tariffs.
Following the confirmation of the tariffs by Trump, despite bilateral efforts and actions against fentanyl cartels, Sheinbaum was analyzing her response. She contemplated organizing a massive rally to send a message to the White House, promoting the defense of national sovereignty and rejecting Washington's unilateral measures. The president has strengthened her message amid high approval ratings in recent polls and emphasized the importance of cooperation without intervention.
Sheinbaum condemned the defamatory statement from the White House and the unilateral decision to impose tariffs. Despite this, she announced that she would reveal the details of the Mexican response in an assembly at the Zócalo next Sunday. She called for an "informative assembly" for noon and reiterated the importance of unity at this crucial moment.
