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.
She also rejected Washington's accusation that her government has an alliance with drug trafficking groups, calling it "slander."
This comes after U.S. President Trump signed an order imposing tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China. The tariffs have prompted swift responses from affected nations, raising concerns over the impact on global trade dynamics.
In a lengthy post on X, Sheinbaum emphasized her government's desire for collaboration and dialogue rather than confrontation 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," Sheinbaum wrote.
The Mexican president, who has repeatedly sought to calm tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump, highlighted her administration's efforts since taking office in October. These include seizing 20 million doses of the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl and detaining over 10,0000 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 (US$106.5 billion) worth of U.S. goods in response to U.S. tariffs. According to Trudeau, C$30 billion worth of goods will be affected starting Tuesday, with an additional C$125 billion targeted within 21 days.
The escalating tariff exchanges among these major economies have prompted global observers to watch closely for potential ripple effects on international markets, including those in Asia.
(With input from agencies)
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