🇲🇽 Mexico is standing firm against the new tariffs imposed by the U.S. government. President Claudia Sheinbaum announced on Saturday that Mexico will retaliate with its own tariffs and other measures in response to the tariffs signed by U.S. President Donald Trump on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China.
In a bold move, President Sheinbaum also took a swipe at Washington's recent accusations, labeling them as \"slander.\" She firmly rejected claims that her administration has any alliances with drug trafficking groups, emphasizing that Mexico seeks collaboration and dialogue, not confrontation.
Sheinbaum highlighted her government's achievements since taking office in October, including the seizure of 20 million doses of the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl and the detention of over 10,000 individuals linked to drug trafficking. 🛡️
Adding to the tension, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada would impose 25% tariffs on $155 billion worth of U.S. goods. These tariffs will begin affecting C$30 billion worth of goods on Tuesday, with the remaining C$125 billion set to take effect in 21 days.
The latest developments mark a significant escalation in the trade tensions among North American neighbors, with potential ripple effects on the global economy.
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Mexican president says Mexico will retaliate against U.S. tariffs
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