Mexico Claps Back at U.S. Tariffs: President Sheinbaum Announces Retaliation 🚀
In a bold move this Saturday, Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum declared her country will impose its own tariffs and measures in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's recent tariff hikes on Mexican imports. 🇲🇽🤝🇺🇸
Sheinbaum didn't hold back, also rejecting accusations from Washington that her government is allied with drug trafficking groups, labeling such claims as \"slander\". 🛑🗣️ \"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,\" she wrote in a passionate post on X (formerly Twitter).
This escalation follows President Trump's decision to impose tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, stirring up global trade tensions. 🌐🔥 While emphasizing that Mexico doesn't seek confrontation, Sheinbaum expressed a desire for \"collaboration and dialogue\" with their northern neighbor.
The Mexican president highlighted her administration's efforts since taking office in October, boasting the seizure of 20 million doses of the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl and the detention of over 100,000 individuals linked to drug trafficking. 🚔💪 These actions underscore Mexico's commitment to combating organized crime and refute allegations of government complicity.
Meanwhile, Canada is also joining the fray. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada would slap 25% tariffs on C$155 billion ($106.5 billion) worth of U.S. goods. 🇨🇦🛍️ The measures will roll out in phases, with C$30 billion starting this Tuesday and the remaining C$125 billion in 21 days.
As trade tensions ramp up across North America, all eyes are on how these leaders will navigate this complex situation. Will dialogue prevail, or are we witnessing the dawn of a trade war? Stay tuned for more updates! 📰👀
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Mexican president says Mexico will retaliate against U.S. tariffs
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