Foreign Ministry responds to Trump's imposition of new tariffs

Through a joint statement between Mexico's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) and Ministry of Economy (SE) , the government of Claudia Sheinbaum has responded to the implementation of new tariffs issued by United States President Donald Trump .

The United States announced the imposition of 30% tariffs on the European Union and Mexico through two letters posted on social media by President Trump . The letter to President Sheinbaum clarifies that her administration has been instrumental in stemming the flow of undocumented migrants and fentanyl into the United States . However, the actions were deemed "insufficient" to prevent North America from becoming a "drug trafficking playground."

In this regard, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported having held another meeting with US authorities, seeking to protect businesses and jobs in the country and to resolve issues related to the bilateral relationship. The document states:

"A Mexican delegation from the Ministries of Economy, Foreign Affairs, Finance, Public Security, and Energy met with the Departments of State, Commerce, and Energy, as well as the National Security Council and the Office of the United States Trade Representative, to establish the permanent bilateral working group where the main issues of the relationship will be addressed ."

They also described the Republican president's remarks and the imposition of these new taxes as "unfair treatment."

Regarding the establishment of new rates starting August 1st: " We mentioned at the meeting that it was 'unfair treatment' and 'that we didn't agree,'" he concludes.

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