Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated on Thursday she is positive a tariff war with the U.S. can be prevented, following current stress over migration and trade policies.
Her remarks came one day after a telephone call with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, although the information of the discussion stay uncertain.
“There will be no possible tariff war,” Sheinbaum stated at an everyday rundown when inquired about the possibility of U.S. tariffs on Mexican products.
She included that her discussion with Trump had actually been “outstanding,” however did not clarify the specifics of any arrangements or pledges made throughout the call.
Newly-sworn in Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum addresses fans in the Zócalo, Mexico City’s primary square, Oct. 1, 2024. She just recently stated she is positive that a tariff war with the U.S. can be prevented. Fernando Llano/AP, file How will Mexico Stop Unauthorized Migration into the United States?
On Wednesday, Trump published on social networks that Sheinbaum had actually accepted stop unapproved migration throughout the U.S.-Mexico border.
Sheinbaum, in turn, validated the conversation, mentioning that “migrants and caravans are looked after before they reach the border.”
The nature of her dedication– whether it was an official promise, an understanding, or just a reflection of existing policy– stays uncertain.
Over current years, migrant caravans have actually formed in Central America, with thousands taking a trip north through Mexico to reach the U.S. border.
Migrants stroll through Tapachula, Chiapas state, Mexico, Nov. 20, 2024. In the last few years, migrants who have actually been not able to get consent to cross Mexico have actually participated in caravans to stroll or hitchhike north towards the … Edgar H. Clemente/AP
These groups of individuals have actually frequently been prevented by Mexican authorities, consisting of migration representatives and authorities, who obstruct their passage, avoid them from hitchhiking, or apprehend and deport them.
Sheinbaum’s remarks recommend that Mexico will continue to implement these policies, however her remarks do not appear to show any brand-new or substantial shift in how migration is handled by her nation.
What Tariffs is Donald Trump Considering?
In the U.S., President Joe Biden advised Trump to reassess his risk of enforcing 25 percent tariffs on products from Mexico and Canada.
Speaking in Nantucket, Massachusetts, Biden revealed issues that such a relocation would hurt U.S. relations with crucial allies. “I hope he reconsiders it. I believe it’s a disadvantageous thing to do,” Biden stated.
Trump had actually formerly threatened to enforce the tariffs unless Mexico and Canada took more powerful action to suppress prohibited migration and the circulation of fentanyl into the U.S.
He likewise proposed extra tariffs on Chinese imports, targeted at pressing Beijing to take more strict action versus fentanyl production.
While Sheinbaum stayed positive about preventing tariffs, the prospective financial influence on Mexico stays a severe issue.
How will Tariffs Impact Consumers and Producers?
A large range of markets, especially farming, might be impacted by trade interruptions.
