Mexican president expresses confidence in avoiding tariff war with the U.S

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed confidence on Thursday that a tariff war with the United States can be avoided. This follows her recent phone call with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, though details of their discussion remain unclear. Trump previously threatened to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada unless they address illegal immigration and drug trafficking. Sheinbaum's comments come amid concerns in Mexico about the potential impact of such tariffs on key products like avocados. U.S. President Joe Biden urged Trump to reconsider the tariffs, warning they could harm relationships with allies. Sheinbaum indicated Mexico is preparing retaliatory tariffs if Trump proceeds with his plans.