Mexico will retaliate against the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump with its own tariffs and other measures, President Claudia Sheinbaum announced on Saturday.
Sheinbaum also rejected accusations from Washington that her government has alliances with drug trafficking groups, labeling them as \"slander.\"
This announcement comes after President Trump signed an order imposing tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China.
In a lengthy post on X, Sheinbaum emphasized that her government does not seek confrontation with its northern neighbor but rather aims for collaboration and dialogue.
\"We categorically reject the White House's slander that the Mexican government has alliances with criminal organizations, as well as any intention of meddling in our territory,\" Sheinbaum wrote.
Since taking office in October, Sheinbaum highlighted her government's efforts in combating drug trafficking, including the seizure of 20 million doses of the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl and the detention of over 10,000 individuals linked to drug trafficking.
Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Saturday that Canada would impose 25 percent tariffs on C$155 billion ($106.5 billion) worth of U.S. goods in response to U.S. tariffs.
According to Trudeau, C$30 billion worth of goods will face tariffs starting Tuesday, with the remaining C$125 billion being implemented in 21 days.
(With input from agencies)
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