(5MinNewsBreak.com) – Facing an aggressive liberal agenda both inside and outside America, President-elect Donald Trump has been threatened by lifelong leftist Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.
In a bold departure from her predecessor’s milder approach, Mexico’s newly elected president is standing up to Trump’s threats of imposing 25% tariffs on Mexican exports.
Sheinbaum warned that she would retaliate with measures that could hit U.S. businesses hard, mainly in the automotive sector.
Staying true to his America First agenda, Trump recently announced plans to slap hefty tariffs on Mexico due to ongoing concerns about illegal immigration and drug trafficking.
Sheinbaum fired back at Trump’s threats, suggesting that Mexico could impose its own tariffs on U.S. goods.
“One tariff would be followed by another in response, and so on until we put at risk common businesses,” Sheinbaum threatened.
Sheinbaum claimed that Mexico has been taking actions to fight drug flows and migration, issues that Trump addressed with his policies during his first tenure.
“We negotiate as equals, there is no subordination here, because we are a great nation,” Sheinbaum declared.
She boldly stated that the drug issue “is a problem of public health and consumption in your country’s society,” effectively putting the ball back in America’s court.
The Mexican president also attacked the U.S. government’s spending priorities, suggesting that reallocating funds could address the root causes of migration.
“If a percentage of what the United States spends on war were dedicated to peace and development, that would address the underlying causes of migration,” she stated.
Some analysts argue that Sheinbaum’s warnings about the potential impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy should not be taken lightly.
Major American automakers have significant operations in Mexico that Sheinbaum’s tit-for-tat could jeopardize.
“Among Mexico’s main exporters to the United States are General Motors, Stellantis, and Ford Motor Company, which arrived in Mexico 80 years ago,” Sheinbaum cautioned.
“Why impose a tariff that would jeopardize them? Such a measure would be unacceptable and would lead to inflation and job losses in both the United States and Mexico,” she continued.
While Sheinbaum’s tough talk may play well with her domestic audience, it risks escalating tensions with the incoming Trump administration.
Economic analysts warn that personality clashes between Trump and Sheinbaum could further complicate negotiations and potentially harm both economies.
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