Mexico Strikes Back: President Sheinbaum Announces Retaliation Against US Tariffs 🚀
In a fiery announcement this Saturday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum declared that Mexico will retaliate against the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. 🇲🇽⚡️🇺🇸
\"We won't stand idly by while unjust tariffs are placed upon our people,\" Sheinbaum stated. \"Mexico is ready to respond with our own measures to protect our economy and our citizens.\"
The tension escalated after President Trump signed an order imposing tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China. The move has been met with criticism from international leaders, including Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who also announced retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods. 🍁💪
President Sheinbaum didn't hold back when addressing accusations from Washington that her government is allied with drug trafficking groups, calling the claims \"slander.\" She took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to voice her stance: \"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.\"
Since taking office in October, Sheinbaum's administration has been proactive in combating drug trafficking, seizing over 20 million doses of the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl and detaining more than 10,0000 individuals linked to drug-related crimes. 🛑💊
Despite the rising tensions, President Sheinbaum emphasized Mexico's desire for collaboration over confrontation with its northern neighbor. \"We don't seek conflict; we seek understanding and dialogue,\" she expressed. \"Our nations are stronger when we work together.\" 🤝🌎
With both Mexico and Canada taking a stand against U.S. tariffs, the coming weeks promise significant developments in North American trade relations. Stay tuned for more updates as this story unfolds! 📰✨
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Mexican president says Mexico will retaliate against U.S. tariffs
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