Mexico threatens tariffs in response to Trump's import duty proposal

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has threatened to impose retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's proposal for a 25% import duty on Mexican goods. Sheinbaum emphasized that drug trafficking is a U.S. issue and expressed willingness to negotiate. Sheinbaum's stance marks a shift from the previous administration's cooperative approach. Unlike former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, Sheinbaum is less inclined to appease Trump, asserting Mexico's status as an equal partner in negotiations. Trump's threats come as he plans to sign executive orders imposing tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada. The potential tariffs could disrupt supply chains and impact both economies, with Sheinbaum warning of inflation and job losses.