President of Mexico cautions that Trump’s tariffs will exacerbate inflation in US

Mexico’s President, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, responded to President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on goods produced in Mexico with a warning that this plan would increase inflation and harm American automakers like General Motors and Ford. She highlighted Mexico’s efforts to reduce the flow of migrants and fentanyl to the U.S., resulting in a significant decrease in Border Patrol encounters. Sheinbaum emphasized the economic risks for both countries and the American companies relying on Mexico’s assembly plants to deliver low-cost goods. She suggested that imposing tariffs would lead to retaliatory actions that could harm shared companies and cause job losses and inflation in the United States and Mexico. Mexico’s recent crackdown on migration includes a carousel approach of sending migrants to the southern parts of Mexico, and the country’s enforcement has continued due to a humanitarian, legal pathway provided by the Biden-Harris administration. Sheinbaum also addressed the issue of fentanyl trafficking, stating that it is a public health issue that needs to be addressed in the U.S. rather than through punitive measures. Ultimately, Sheinbaum’s response to Trump’s threats reflects the complex relationship between the two countries and the potential consequences of escalating tensions through trade disputes and enforcement actions.

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