Mexico isn't backing down! 🇲🇽✊ President Claudia Sheinbaum announced on Saturday that Mexico will hit back at the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump with its own tariffs and other measures.
Sheinbaum didn't mince words when she rejected Washington's accusations that her government has an alliance with drug trafficking groups, calling it pure \"slander.\" 😠
This fiery response comes after President Trump signed an order slapping tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and the Chinese mainland.
In a candid post on X (you know, the artist formerly known as Twitter), Sheinbaum stressed that Mexico isn't looking for a showdown with its northern neighbor. Instead, she emphasized the need for collaboration and dialogue. 🤝
\"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 wrote.
The Mexican president, striving to ease tensions, highlighted her administration's achievements since taking office in October. From seizing 20 million doses of the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl to detaining over 100,000 individuals linked to drug trafficking, she's making moves! 🚀
But it's not just Mexico turning up the heat. 🍁💪 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Saturday that Canada would impose 25% tariffs on C$155 billion ($106.5 billion) worth of U.S. goods in response to U.S. tariffs. Starting Tuesday, C$30 billion worth of goods will feel the pinch, with the rest rolling out in the next 21 days, Trudeau shared at a news conference.
Looks like the trade game is heating up, and all eyes are on North America! 🌎🔥 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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