🇲🇽🔥 In a bold move, Mexico's 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. The trade tensions between the two neighbors just got real!
Sheinbaum didn't hold back, rejecting Washington's accusations that her government has alliances with drug trafficking groups, calling the claims \"slander.\" 🛑🙅♀️
After President Trump signed an order slapping tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, Sheinbaum took to X (formerly Twitter) to set the record straight. She emphasized that Mexico doesn't seek confrontation but rather collaboration and dialogue with its northern neighbor. 🤝🌎
\"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.
Since taking office in October, Sheinbaum highlighted her government's efforts in combating drug trafficking, including seizing 20 million doses of the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl and arresting over 100,000 individuals linked to drug activities. 🕵️♂️🚨
Meanwhile, up north, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada would impose 25% tariffs on C$155 billion (that's about $106.5 billion USD) worth of U.S. goods in response to U.S. tariffs. Looks like it's not just Mexico feeling the heat! 🍁🔥
Trade wars, accusations, and strong responses—it's like a real-life drama unfolding on our borders. Stay tuned for more updates on this international showdown! 🎬✨
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Mexican president says Mexico will retaliate against U.S. tariffs
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