Deportations and Tariffs Are a Stern Test for Sheinbaum
In dealing with its northern neighbor, Mexico should prepare for the worst while hoping for the best.
MEXICO CITY — Just one week into his second term, President Donald Trump unveiled a series of executive orders to initiate an era of radical change. Several of the most significant measures impact Mexico and could strain diplomatic relations between the two countries. Trump has already declared a “national emergency” at the southern border, directed U.S. troops to seal it, and reinstated the “Remain in Mexico” policy. He also designated drug cartels as terrorist organizations and threatened to impose new tariffs on Mexican imports. Taken as a whole, Trump’s threats and...
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