The head of government of Mexico City, Claudia Sheinbaum, has called for the defense of Mexican sovereignty in the face of threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. Some believe that this stance is more a response to a populist left strategy than to an action typical of a statesman.
Sheinbaum has summoned a rally at the Zócalo in Mexico City to promote nationalism and defense against Trump’s policies. A phone call is expected to take place in the coming days between Sheinbaum and Trump, from which concrete results are anticipated to guide the actions of the Mexican government.
White House communications have criticized the alleged unacceptable relationship of the Mexican government with drug lords, generating tension in bilateral relations. It is suggested that Trump will seek to impose more tariffs or other punitive measures if he detects weakness in Mexico's stance.
It is suggested that the appropriate response to Trump's pressures is not public rallies, but specific commercial actions that affect U.S. electoral interests. A negative impact on the Mexican economy is predicted due to tariffs imposed by Trump, which could lead to a recession.
The importance of Mexico responding to Trump’s pressures with trade sanctions and effectively combating organized crime groups operating in the country is emphasized. There is a focus on the need to avoid an escalation of conflicts and seek pragmatic solutions to these disputes.
