The neighboring country has made extremely harsh official statements, accusing Mexico of having an intolerable alliance with drug trafficking organizations. These accusations have been led by the White House, which has claimed that the Mexican government collaborates with drug trafficking, jeopardizing the national security of the United States.
President Trump justifies these accusations by asserting that Mexico has not effectively fought against the smuggling of drugs into his country and illegal immigration into the United States. Unlike previous situations, the main focus now is on drug trafficking, which places the Mexican government in a vulnerable position in any negotiations with the United States.
According to the White House, the Mexican government provides shelter to cartels to manufacture and transport narcotics, posing a serious danger to U.S. national security. The need to eradicate the influence of these cartels is mentioned, presenting a significant challenge for Mexico in its relations with the United States.
The imposition of a 25% tariff on Mexican exports to the United States has generated tensions between the two countries. This unilateral and arbitrary measure violates the T-MEC free trade agreement, resulting in a strong response from the sectors involved in bilateral trade. Despite the accusations and threats, the lack of legal action by the Mexican government to defend its interests in this conflict is highlighted.
