Mexico's president highlights friendly call with Trump to ease tariff tensions

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reported a friendly phone call with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, aiming to ease tensions over his proposed 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports. Sheinbaum emphasized the importance of maintaining a good relationship. Sheinbaum clarified that while they discussed migration and drug trafficking, they did not directly address tariffs. She refuted Trump's claim that Mexico agreed to close its southern border, stating that Mexico's policy focuses on cooperation rather than border closures. In recent months, Mexico has increased enforcement to manage migration. Analysts suggest Trump's tariff proposal may be a negotiation tactic ahead of the upcoming review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement.