Donald Trump, Justin Trudeau, and Claudia Sheinbaum are at the center of the discussion about tariffs and free trade between Canada, the United States, and Mexico. So far, Trump's popularity has decreased to 44 percent in February, while only 31 percent of Canadians would vote for Trudeau's party.
On the other hand, Sheinbaum seems to have the support of the Mexican public to confront Trump’s pressures firmly. Meanwhile, factories in the United States are beginning to slow down, which may indicate negative effects from the tariff policies. It appears that Trump may be underestimating his strong position in this context.
Despite being the largest military and economic power, Trump's approval is declining, which may influence his ability to impose tariffs. In contrast, Sheinbaum enjoys an 85 percent approval rate in Mexico, giving her some leeway amid this trade conflict.
As prices rise and inflation threatens, political pressure on the leaders of each country intensifies. Voters will judge their actions based on how they affect them economically. In this context, Sheinbaum seems to be better positioned due to the support of the population. Although tariffs have not yet been implemented, the negative effects are already being felt in the economies of the involved countries.
