The President of the United States, Donald Trump, confirmed that the 25 percent tariffs on Mexican products will come into effect tomorrow, with no room for further negotiations. Despite diplomatic efforts, Trump explained that there will be no space for Mexico or Canada in this decision.
In a press conference, Trump highlighted the agri-food interdependence between Mexico and the United States and warned about the consequences of a potential trade war between the two countries. Juan Carlos Anaya, director general of GCMA, emphasized that this situation would affect consumers in both nations and disrupt the economic foundations of North America.
Regarding the president's reaction, on his Truth Social platform, Trump announced the imposition of tariffs on external products starting April 2, urging American farmers to prepare for increased domestic production. Experts like Diego Marroquín from the Woodrow Wilson Center noted that the tariffs could weaken the United States' ability to compete internationally and jeopardize the USMCA.
Despite negotiation efforts that extended over more than two weeks in Washington, no agreement was reached, and the tariffs will come into effect as scheduled. Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly expressed Canada's willingness to retaliate with tariffs on US imports worth $155 billion.
Customs agent Adrián González lamented the situation, warning that the tariffs could have devastating consequences for the Mexican economy and for those who depend on foreign trade. The president also linked the measure to the flow of fentanyl into the United States, mentioning that large amounts of this substance enter from Mexico.
