In response to the tariffs recently imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, Mexico has announced its own set of retaliatory measures. President Claudia Sheinbaum declared on Saturday that Mexico will counteract the U.S. tariffs with its own tariffs and other economic actions.
Sheinbaum vehemently denied allegations from Washington that her administration has any alliances with drug trafficking groups, labeling such claims as \"slander.\" This statement comes amidst escalating tensions following the U.S. decision to impose tariffs aimed at addressing trade imbalances and national security concerns.
Despite the trade disputes, President Sheinbaum emphasized her government's commitment to maintaining a collaborative and dialog-driven relationship with the United States. \"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,\" she asserted in a post on X.
Since assuming office in October, Sheinbaum has highlighted her administration's efforts in combating drug trafficking, including the seizure of 20 million doses of the synthetic opioid fentanyl and the detention of over 10,000 individuals linked to drug-related crimes.
The trade tensions extend beyond Mexico and the United States. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada will impose a 25 percent tariff on C$155 billion ($106.5 billion) worth of U.S. goods in retaliation. Of this, C$30 billion worth of goods will face tariffs starting Tuesday, with the remaining C$125 billion to follow within 21 days.
The retaliatory tariffs by both Mexico and Canada signify a significant escalation in the ongoing trade disputes with the United States, impacting a wide range of industries and economic sectors across North America.
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Mexican president says Mexico will retaliate against U.S. tariffs
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