The United States government has reported the imposition of customs tariffs on Mexico due to an alleged alliance between the Mexican government and drug cartels. According to President Donald Trump, the cartels would be linked to the Mexican government, representing a threat to the national security of the United States.
In response to this accusation, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has highlighted the recent actions of her government, which have resulted in the confiscation of large quantities of drugs and the detention of thousands of people linked to these criminal groups. Despite the generated tension, Sheinbaum expressed that Mexico seeks to avoid confrontation and proposed establishing a "working table" with Trump to address the situation.
Trump has intensified his focus on the fight against cartels and gangs since his return to the White House, classifying them as "terrorist organizations." The White House has claimed that the cartels find refuge in Mexico to carry out drug trafficking operations, leading to the imposition of tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China.
Economic experts warn about the possible negative impact of these tariffs on the economy, while Mexico and Canada, under the T-MEC free trade agreement, may consider taking legal actions in response to these measures. Meanwhile, Canada has announced the imposition of tariffs on U.S. products amid tensions in bilateral relations.
In this context, the Mexican president has rejected Trump's accusations and proposed the implementation of tariff and non-tariff measures to protect the country's interests. The situation continues to evolve, with possible economic and political consequences for the parties involved.
