Mexican president expresses confidence in avoiding tariff war with the US
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed confidence that a tariff war with the United States can be avoided. This follows a 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 indicated that Mexico is preparing retaliatory tariffs if these plans proceed. Concerns persist among Mexicans about the potential impact of U.S. tariffs on key products, such as avocados, which are vital to the economy. President Joe Biden hopes Trump will reconsider his tariff plans, calling them counterproductive.