Sheinbaum reacts to Trump and charges a US trafficking in the US

Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected new trade threats made by Donald Trump on Monday, stating that her government will not accept pressures that endanger national sovereignty.

In its traditional morning conference, Sheinbaum reaffirmed national sovereignty in the face of US pressure and directly responsible Washington for the aggravation of the Fentanil crisis, demanding more energetic actions against arms trafficking and drug use in the US territory.

The demonstration occurs after the White House sent, on Saturday (12), an official letter to the Mexican government threatening to impose 30% rates on products from the neighboring country from August 1.

In the document, Trump accuses Mexico from “not doing enough” to prevent fentanyl trafficking and irregular migration towards the US-resuming the aggressive rhetoric he had already used on previous occasions, despite the commitments signed in the North America Free Trade Treaty (T-MEC).

“Mexico is doing their part on this issue, and the United States must do theirs,” said Sheinbaum. “We insist on controlling US arms flow to Mexico, arrest of people involved in drug trafficking in US territory and responsibilities that belong to the United States.”

Trump threatens tariffs even with in progress negotiations

Despite bilateral negotiations ongoing in the area of security and migration, Trump raised his tone over the weekend by threatening his main commercial partner. About 80% of Mexico’s exports are intended for the US, with an exchange volume exceeding $ 800 billion per year.

Since resumed the presidency in January this year, Trump has resorted to two times the threat of tariffs as a way to press Mexico. However, in none of the previous cases, it took the measures ahead, using the speech as a bargaining tool at the negotiating tables.

Analysts warn that if implemented, tariffs can reach not only the Mexican economy, but also productive sectors and consumers in the United States, with increased inflation and direct impact on integrated productive chains.

“Coordination, collaboration, but not subordination”

In a diplomatic tone, Sheinbaum said his government will continue to act with “serenity and firmness” in the face of Washington’s rhetoric, without giving up national autonomy. “The sovereignty of the country is not negotiable,” he said.

“It is very important, because it is not rhetorical when we say: coordination, collaboration, but not subordination,” he said.

The president pointed out that this position is clearly transmitted in both public statements and work tables with representatives of the US government. “It’s not just words, this is what we talk to the State Department and other US institutions,” he said.

Sheinbaum also made a point of emphasizing that Mexico will not accept the presence of foreign forces in their territory.

“Any security agreement with Washington will not include US security forces in Mexico,” he reiterated, citing this clause as a red line for any bilateral cooperation.

Security Agreement about to be signed

Despite Trump’s threats, Sheinbaum has confirmed that both governments are close to completing a new security cooperation agreement.

According to her, the pact must be signed before August 1, the same period established by the White House for the entry into force of the tariffs.

The agreement includes intelligence information exchange and coordination of operational actions – each in its territory – in combating drug trafficking, money laundering and transnational armed groups.

“Work and negotiation schemes were agreed until the first of August,” explained the president. “Always keeping calm, we work based on dialogue, cooperation and national dignity.”

Sheinbaum also mentioned the recent apprehension of illegal hand grenades as proof of the severity of the problem.

“How do these grenades arrive in the US and then enter Mexico?” He asked, referring to US responsibility for armament trafficking. “They have to do their part in controlling illegal weapons towards Mexico.”