Mexico is clapping back at the U.S. tariffs! 👊🇲🇽 On Saturday, President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that Mexico will retaliate against the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump with its own tariffs and other measures.
Sheinbaum didn't hold back. She called out Washington's accusation that her government has an alliance with drug trafficking groups, labeling it as \"slander.\" 🚫🗣️
After Trump signed an order imposing tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and the Chinese mainland, tensions have been high. But Sheinbaum emphasized that Mexico doesn't want a fight. In a lengthy post on X (formerly Twitter), she wrote, \"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, who has been trying to keep things chill with President Trump, highlighted her government's efforts since she took office in October. This includes seizing 20 million doses of the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl and detaining over 100,000 individuals linked to drug trafficking. Talk about taking action! 💪
But it's not just Mexico that's feeling the heat. 🍁 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Saturday that Canada would impose 25% tariffs on 155 billion Canadian dollars ($106.5 billion) worth of U.S. goods in response to U.S. tariffs. Looks like the North American neighbors are standing up together!
Stay tuned for more updates on this trade drama. 🌐✨
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Mexican president says Mexico will retaliate against U.S. tariffs
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