Published 10/03/2025 11:22 | Edited 10/03/2025 12:46
Surrounded by a multitude of about 350,000 supporters in the main public square of Mexico City, Praça do Zócalo, President Claudia Sheinbaum (National Regeneration Movement – Morena) has shown optimism by stating that dialogue with Donald Trump (Republicans) can bury the US government’s threat to impose tariffs on Mexican products. The speech took place this Sunday (9), during an event called to celebrate an agreement that postponed the tax until April.
“We are optimistic because on this day … The US government has announced that it will put reciprocal tariffs to all countries in the world” and, in the case of Mexico, “would not have to be applied” because of the treaty between Mexico, the United States and Canada (T-MEC), said Sheinbaum.
The free trade treaty between the three countries would face a devastating blow if Washington was ahead with the 25% tax over its partners. The United States is the destination of 80% of Mexican exports, making the threat a significant economic risk. A report from the British company Capital Economics He pointed out that the application of taxation would lead Mexico to a recession.
Dialogue and Resistance
Sheinbaum was initially called the event to announce countertops to Trump’s tariffs, but the Republican’s decision to suspend the measure last Thursday after a telephone conversation with the Mexican president, changed the tone of the celebration. Trump justified the postponement by stating that he did this “in mind.”
“We met to celebrate because, in the relationship with the United States, with his government, dialogue and respect prevailed, and the tariffs have been suspended,” said Sheinbaum, noting that Mexico will not give in to his sovereignty and “we will not allow our people to be harmed by foreign governments or hegemonial decisions,” he said.
Donald Trump has used the threat of tariffs as a political tool, claiming that Mexico and Canada do not do enough to contain the entry of immigrants and fentanil, a synthetic drug associated with thousands of overdose deaths in the US. He even accused the Mexican government of being infiltrated by drug trafficking and promised a “war” against the cartels.
“She has the courage”
Among the supporters present at the event, the posture of the Mexican president, which has about 80% of popular approval, was exalted. “Claudia dealt well with Trump. As she says, we need to be calm and patience, ”said Perla Aquino, 45, has been AFP. Psychologist Claudia Cabrera, 29, was more emphatic: “She has the courage, wears her pants to face the American tycoon who is trying to press us (…). I hope this has consequences for the US because we don’t have to pay for their mistakes. ”
Despite the threats, Sheinbaum recognized Trump’s willingness to dialogue, noting that cooperation between countries can continue to “respect.” Still, he made a point of recalling historical episodes of American intervention in Mexico, mentioning the US “bite” in Mexican territory during the 1846 and 1914 invasions.
Economic impact
The economic risk of possible taxation still worries analysts. Mexico is one of the main suppliers of products such as avocado and tequila for the US, but the biggest impact would be on T-MEC factories production chains.
Sheinbaum also cited US official data to reinforce that fentanyl seizures made in Mexico helped reduce the drug entry into the territory between October 2024 and January 2025. In addition, he said that Mexico will continue to cooperate to combat trafficking for “humanitarian reasons”, but expects the US also to act in the control of the illegal weapons intended for cartels for illegal entrance to cartels. Mexicans.
The episode marked a political test for Mexican President, who maintains high popularity and strengthens the bilateral relationship with the US. Trump’s final decision on tariffs, however, remains indefinite and may represent new challenges for Mexico in the coming months.
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With information from agencies
Source: vermelho.org.br
