Mexico Strikes Back! 🇲🇽✨ President Claudia Sheinbaum announced on Saturday that Mexico will retaliate against the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump with its own tariffs and other measures. 🛡️🔄
In a bold move, Sheinbaum rejected Washington's accusations that her government has alliances with drug trafficking groups, calling them \"slander.\" 🗣️💥 She emphasized that Mexico seeks collaboration and dialogue with its northern neighbor, not confrontation. 🤝🌐
\"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 in a lengthy post on X. 📝📱
This announcement comes after U.S. President Trump signed an order imposing tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China. 📑💼 The trade tensions are heating up, and Mexico isn't backing down! 🔥
Sheinbaum highlighted her government's efforts since she took office in October, including seizing 20 million doses of the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl and detaining over 100,000 individuals linked to drug trafficking. 🚔🚫 That's some serious action against crime!
Meanwhile, Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also chimed in, announcing that Canada would impose 25% tariffs on C$155 billion ($106.5 billion) worth of U.S. goods in response to U.S. tariffs. 🇨🇦💪 The first C$30 billion worth of goods will be hit on Tuesday, with the remaining C$125 billion following in 21 days.
The trade drama between these North American neighbors is unfolding rapidly! Stay tuned for more updates. 📰👀
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Mexican president says Mexico will retaliate against U.S. tariffs
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