Mexico's Bold Response to US Tariffs

In a decisive move, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the implementation of both tariff and non-tariff measures aimed at protecting Mexico's interests. This strategic response, dubbed 'Plan B', comes as a direct counter to the United States President Donald Trump's imposition of a 25% tariff on Mexican imports.

Sheinbaum vehemently denied the White House's accusations of the Mexican government's alleged alliances with criminal organizations. She highlighted the irony of such claims, pointing out the United States' own role in supplying high-powered weapons to these groups, a fact supported by the US Department of Justice earlier this year.

The White House, on the other hand, justified the tariffs as a necessary measure to pressure Mexico into cooperating more effectively in the fight against drug trafficking. This ongoing dispute underscores the complex and often contentious relationship between the two neighboring countries.