The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, held a new conversation with the elected President of the United States, Donald Trump, where they discussed topics related to migration, social programs, and trade relations in North America.
During a conference at the National Palace this Thursday, Sheinbaum stated that "there will not be a potential tariff war."
It referred to Trump's threats to impose a 25% tariff on Mexican products if immigration issues and fentanyl trafficking are not addressed.
"The caravan of migrants that concerned him will not reach the northern border because we have a strategy in place to address this issue in our country," said the president.
He clarified that there is no project to install a Chinese automotive plant in Mexico, a topic that had raised concerns in Washington and Ottawa.
He also referred to the trafficking of fentanyl and suggested that Trump sought advice from Mexico to find solutions to this issue in the United States.
"He raised the humanitarian crisis due to fentanyl use that they are experiencing in the United States and asked me if we had consumption issues in Mexico. I told him that it is actually very minimal," said Sheinbaum.
He added that the supposed low consumption of fentanyl in Mexico is, in his opinion, due to two factors. The first is that Mexican families take great care of each other. The second is that President López Obrador launched a massive communication campaign called "Fentanyl Kills," which they claim was very effective.
Sheinbaum stated that the program for the anti-drug campaign has already been sent to Trump's team for them to review and adapt to the conditions in the United States.
During her participation in the G20 summit in Brazil, Sheinbaum reaffirmed that, although Mexico maintains cordial relations with China, her government's priority remains strengthening ties with the United States and Canada within the framework of the USMCA.
"Our goal is to maintain diverse relationships, while always prioritizing formal trade agreements and our strategic alliances in North America," he stated.
For his part, Donald Trump also commented on the discussions with Sheinbaum. He lowered the tone of the debate regarding the trade war, although he did not completely withdraw his proposal.
In a message on Truth Social, he stated that the Mexican government will prevent migrants from reaching the border and expressed confidence that this measure "will greatly help stop the illegal invasion of the United States."
Outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden urged Trump to reconsider his tariff stance with Mexico and Canada.
"The last thing we need to do is start ruining those relationships," Biden stated, referring to the potential negative impact on the trade relationship among the three North American countries.
The Democrat labeled Trump's threats as "counterproductive" and expressed hope that the elected president would reconsider this action upon taking office in January 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Conversations Between Sheinbaum and Trump
What topics were discussed in the conversation between Claudia Sheinbaum and Donald Trump?
During their conversation, Sheinbaum and Trump discussed migration, social programs, and trade relations in North America. Sheinbaum assured that there will not be a potential tariff war despite Trump's previous threats.
What is Sheinbaum's stance on fentanyl trafficking?
Claudia Sheinbaum mentioned that fentanyl consumption in Mexico is low, thanks to family unity and campaigns like "Fentanyl Kills." This program was sent to Trump's team for them to study and adapt in the United States.
What did Joe Biden think about Trump's tariff threats?
Joe Biden described Trump's threats as "counterproductive" and expressed hope that the elected president will reconsider this measure. Biden stated that the last thing needed is to damage trade relations between Mexico, Canada, and the United States.
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