Trump and Mexico's Sheinbaum hold productive call amid tariff tensions

President-elect Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum had their first conversation since Trump announced a 25% tariff on Mexican goods. Trump described the call as "productive," while Sheinbaum denied claims that Mexico would close its border. Sheinbaum emphasized Mexico's commitment to managing migration without closing borders. She highlighted existing cooperation with the Biden administration, which has reportedly reduced U.S. border crossings by 75% over the past year. Despite the positive tone of their call, there was no indication that Trump would back down from his tariff pledge. Sheinbaum did not propose new policies to avoid tariffs, and both leaders maintained their respective positions on border security and trade.