“President Claudia Sheinbaum’s first priority at her Tuesday morning press conference was to respond to Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 25% tariff on all Mexican and Canadian exports to the United States on the first day of his second term as U.S. president.”
MND Staff
Sheinbaum leveraged trade metrics during Tuesday’s briefing to challenge Trump’s proposed tariffs, emphasizing the potential economic fallout.
Mexico needs to “develop policy, change the constitution, change legislation and develop actions for the protection and promotion of women’s rights,” Sheinbaum said.
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The president also refuted the idea that Mexico is a transshipment hub for Chinese goods, a frequent Trump claim.
